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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:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- 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
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