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I'm reading a book right now about Network+. &nbsp;Not sure if I understand what they're saying. &nbsp;It says that data moves down a one-way path with a ring topology. &nbsp;And if the topology has a break such as adding or removing a computer it disrupts the entire network. &nbsp;And it is very difficult to reconfigure without bringing the whole system down. <br />
When it says it disrupts the entire network. &nbsp;Is it saying that the whole system is down? &nbsp;Or, is it saying that when it comes to a break it needs to redirect the info? &nbsp;What else would be helpful to know?
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I'm reading a book right now about Network+.  Not sure if I understand what they're saying.  It says that data moves down a one-way path with a ring topology.  And if the topology has a break such as adding or removing a computer it disrupts the entire network.  And it is very difficult to reconfigure without bringing the whole system down. 
When it says it disrupts the entire network.  Is it saying that the whole system is down?  Or, is it saying that when it comes to a break it needs to redirect the info?  What else would be helpful to know?

How does a ring topology work?

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.

Network Management

Network design and methodology, also known as network architecture, is the design of a communication network. It is a framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats used in its operation. In telecommunication, the specification of a network architecture may also include a detailed description of products and services delivered via a communications network, as well as detailed rate and billing structures under which services are compensated.