Choosing the appropriate networking technology for a business is crucial to its survival and growth. Each networking technology offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages. One of the most popular network setups, ring topology, is a particular favorite among IT professionals.
Ring networks are relatively easy to expand without having to worry about slowing down the overall .
network. These networks also provide a great deal of flexibility, in that they continue to operate even when a link is broken. Rings also prevent data bottlenecks.
Data in ring networks only flows in one direction which greatly increases security and virtually eliminates the possibility of a virus being sent back up the main server. Additionally, ring networks are relatively cheap to setup and operate.
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