Explore, and configure, the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol on a Cisco Catalyst switch, as you prepare for the 300-115: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks 2.0 certification exam.
define how rapid spanning tree selects a root port and explain why it’s faster in the event of port failure
demonstrate how to query and select supported modes, describe how to enter rapid mode, define how it’s configured on VLANs, and specify how to determine that a copy of RSTP is running per VLAN
describe the three states of RSTP, explain why the states result in faster performance, and describe how regular spanning tree slows performance when shifting between states
identify RSTP and RPVSTP, describe their relationship and the distinction between them, if any, and define what makes them different than 802.1D
demonstrate how to determine if a switch supports MST and specify how to create an MST instance
demonstrate how to enter MST configuration mode and explain how to manage multiple spanning tree protocols
explain how regular spanning trees halts loops, specify the IEEE standard for multiple spanning trees, and describe common spanning tree
explain how to set MST revision numbers, demonstrate how to create multiple MST instances, and specify how to move VLANs to instances
identify how VLANs are mapped to instances of MST and define how many instances of MST can be created