SWITCH 2.0 : Spanning Tree and Per VLAN Spanning Tree


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Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Discover the Spanning Tree Protocols and how they can be used to prevent network loops, as you prepare for the 300-115: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks 2.0 certification exam.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.9

Lesson Objectives

SWITCH 2.0 : Spanning Tree and Per VLAN Spanning Tree

  • identify criteria required by spanning-tree to identify the STP root bridge
  • identify the switch that will become the root bridge in a given scenario
  • recognize the meaning of show spanning-tree output in terms of a port’s role in a given scenario
  • specify how a non root switch blocks ports to eliminate L2 loops
  • specify the port cost between a local switch and the root bridge in a given scenario
  • define the time it takes for a new port to forward traffic using 802.1D spanning-tree
  • identify characteristics of STP port states
  • identify the syntax used to ensure that a port transitions to the root port role in a given scenario
  • recognize the syntax used to configure a switch as the root bridge and a switch as a backup root bridge for a VLAN in a given scenario
  • Course Number:
    it_ccnpstv_08_04_enus

    Expertise Level
    Expert