Cisco Related Series by MindLeaders BCMSN 642-811 Series: Enhancements to STP
Product Code: bcms03 Time: 2.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:
This course discusses some of the enhancements to STP to help it scale better in large Layer 2 networks. Those features covered in depth include PortFast, UplinkFast, BackboneFast, Rapid STP, STP Guard features, and EtherChannels.

Objectives:

  • Enable PortFast, UplinkFast, and BackboneFast
  • Use RSTP to scale Layer 2 networks
  • Describe the differences between CST, PVST, and MST
  • Describe the EtherChannel operation and configuration
  • Identify when to use Root Guard, UDLD, and Loop Guard to prevent ST misconfigurations
  • Troubleshoot STP problems as well as the use of debug commands


Topics:

  • PortFast Performance Enhancement to STP
  • UplinkFast Performance Enhancement to STP
  • BackboneFast Performance Enhancement to STP
  • Rapid STP Enhancements
  • Multiple Spanning Tree
  • EtherChannels Technology
  • Configuring EtherChannels
  • Other STP Enhancement Features
  • Additional STP Troubleshooting Tips and Tools

Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.

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