Network Topologies and Protocols:

Network Topologies:

All devices are connected to a central device, such as a switch or hub, using a star topology. High performance, simple maintenance, and the simple addition or removal of devices are all features of this topology.

Devices are connected to a central cable or bus using a bus topology. This architecture is easy to deploy and is appropriate for small networks but is limited in scalability and performance.

Network Protocols:

TCP$/$IP $($Transmission Control Protocol$/$Internet Protocol$)-$ TCP$/$IP is the most widely used protocol suite for networking. It provides reliable, connection$-$oriented communication between devices and is used for most internet communication.

HTTP $($Hypertext Transfer Protocol$)-$ HTTP is the protocol used for communication between web servers and clients.

Recommended Network Topologies and Protocols:

For the Alliance Health network, a star topology is recommended for each department with a central switch to connect all devices. The TCP$/$IP protocol suite is recommended for communication between devices. The HTTP protocol is recommended for communication between web servers and clients.