comparing and contrasting different network topologies and selecting the most suitable one for a specific industry, supported by examples and rationale.

 
A network topology is the shape, or pattern, of the way nodes on the network are connected to each other.
Please respond to the following in a post of 150 – 200 words:
Compare/contrast the basic network topologies: point-to-point, bus, ring, star, and mesh.
Select an industry and recommend which network topology best supports this industry’s business needs.
Support your rationale with examples.
Note: Remember to cite any sources you use, including your textbook, using the Strayer Writing Standards format.