STAR Network Topology is One of the better solutions for a client-server architecture in the Lab Environment

STAR Network Topology is One of the better solutions for a client-server architecture in the Lab Environment

Centralized network architecture of the Star Network allows easy Network management, security and resource sharing through central server. In a training lab instructor or administrator always had to have access to all the computers in the lab. In a star network central server always do necessary configurations to its clients in the network. Client’s activities monitoring is another additional feature.  If some of the students completed their practical, server will be able to correct and mark necessary activities.

When we compare the other topologies with the star topology, bus, ring have no hub or switch. In a star topology it is a possible to have all the important data backup on the hub in a private folder. And also, if the computer fails, we can still use our data using the next computer in the network and accessing the backup files. Because of the I recommend STAR topology is suitable for the client server architecture in the lab.

When working with client server architecture by using Star topology, if any cable is not working then the whole network will not be affected. Therefore, the users can access the network without any failures. And also if you want to add or remove some node in the network, it can easily add or remove without interrupting other nodes. In a star network the whole network is run on the hub so if the entire network is not working then there could be a occurred problem with the hub. Because of that easy to troubleshoot.  

When we consider the client server architecture, server can provide the limit accessing the clients for data, websites, application or any other things. It is based on the IP addresses of the nodes. If we use the STAR topology with switch, that switch can identify the IP address and helps the server. Client server architecture is more expensive and want good technical knowledge to implement it but STAR topology installation is simple, inexpensive, and fast because of the flexible cable and the modular connectors. Comparing the other topologies (ex: mesh) easy to implement and maintain.  

When we consider the LAB environment a star network topology is best suited for lab works efficiently when there is limited number of nodes. When we work in the we can do our every works by using any nodes within the network. If some day want to the develop and expand to the network of the LAB its only need to the another hub/switch and go to a ‘STAR of STAR’ topology.