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The Following CompTIA Network+ Exam Objectives Are Covered in This Chapter:

1.6 Differentiate between common network topologies

● Mesh

● Partial

● Full

● Bus

● Ring

● Star

● Hybrid

● Point-to-point

● Point-to-multipoint

● Client-server

● Peer-to-peer

You'd have to work pretty hard these days to find someone who would argue when we say that our computers have become invaluable to us personally and professionally. Our society has become highly dependent on the resources they offer and on sharing them with each other. The ability to communicate with others – whether they're in the same building or in some faraway land – completely hinges on our capacity to create and maintain solid, dependable networks.

And those vitally important networks come in all shapes and sizes – ranging from small and simple to humongous and super complicated. But whatever their flavor, they all need to be maintained properly, and to do that well, you have to understand networking basics. The various types of devices and technologies that are used to create networks, as well as how they work together, is what this book is about, and I'll go through this critical information one step at a time with you. Understanding all of this will not only equip you with a rock-solid base to build on as you gain IT knowledge and grow in your career, it will also arm you with what you'll need to ace the Network+ certification exam!

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