ICND2 3.0: PortFast and BPDU guard


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level


Overview/Description

PortFast and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) guard are Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) enhancements that improves network reliability, manageability, and security. Discover how to configure PortFast and BPDU guard, as you prepare for the 200-105: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 certification exam.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

ICND2 3.0: PortFast and BPDU guard

  • Identify devices that can cause temporary bridging loops when using portfast
  • Identify STP states that will be ignored when PortFast is enabled on a switch port configured as an access port
  • Identify the device that advertises BPDUs when the BPDU election process completes
  • Recognize the state that a port transitions to when BPDU Guard is enabled and a BPDU device is connected to a port configured for forwarding
  • Specify the state to configure for devices that never originate BPDUs

    • Course Number:
    it_ccnarstv_06_03_enus

    Expertise Level
    Intermediate