The best topology, whether it is a LAN based or a WAN based topology, is the one best suited for your environment. There is no one best topology for all situations.
best among all topologies is star topology. it is simple to establish, is centralized and offers high speed .
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what are the different networking topologies?
Star
Logical topologies consist of virtual connections between nodes.
Mesh topologies and SONET rings.
Star topologies. Sometimes combined topologies are used of which i have no idea!! :P
Those are the topologies - star, bus, and ring (that is their name).
A complex combination of topologies is often referred to as a hybrid topology. It combines two or more different basic network topologies, such as star, bus, ring, or mesh, to meet the specific needs of a network infrastructure. Hybrid topologies offer a balance of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance.
I found and linked below a website that has information on many, but not all, network topologies.
Network Topology decides how Devices on a Network will be interconnected. General used Topologies are BUS, RING & STAR Topologies.
Can a single physical topology support multiple logical topologies give a proper reason.