Course Preview
- Duration
- 8h 50m
- Difficulty
- Professional
- Instructor
- Keith Bogart
- Videos
- 21
- Quizzes
- 11
- Labs
- 4
- CPE Credits
- 11
- Published
- Aug 03, 2021
- Updated
- Feb 18, 2025
RSTP for Network Associates
RSTP for Network Associates focuses on how Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is used to eliminate Layer 2 switching loops while significantly improving network convergence speed after topology changes. It begins by explaining why redundant Layer 2 paths, while necessary for resilience, can introduce bridging loops and instability if not properly controlled. Learners then explore how RSTP operates through its roles and states, and how it ensures a loop-free topology while maintaining faster recovery compared to traditional spanning tree mechanisms. The course also provides practical exposure to verifying RSTP behavior using Cisco IOS and Junos commands, along with concepts such as root bridge selection and basic techniques for influencing traffic flow within the network. This course is designed for learners seeking hands-on understanding and troubleshooting capability with RSTP in real-world, multi-vendor switching environments.
Instructor
Keith Bogart
Course Instructor
Keith started his networking career as customer service representative at Cisco Systems in 1996. His desire to learn more soon led him to a position as a Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineer on the “Dial-Access” team, and within six months he had obtained his Dial-ISP CCIE. He later became a network consulting engineer and obtained his CCNA certification while teaching the technologies to Cisco employees during his lunch breaks. Keith was the first instructor on Cisco’s TAC Training team, where he taught a wide range of internetworking topics and later developed and taught other courses such as routing protocols, LAN switching, MPLS, 802.1x, and CCNA. After almost 17 years with Cisco, Keith joined a small startup and focused on 802.11 Wi-Fi technologies, during which time he obtained his CWNA certification. He is now very happy to be working as an instructor for Routing & Switching. Keith lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, son, and daughter. When he is not teaching Bootcamps, Keith can be found at home with his family, reading, or working in the yard.