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Duration
5h 45m
Difficulty
Novice
Instructor
Keith Bogart
Videos
10
Quizzes
9
Labs
2
CPE Credits
7
Published
Oct 15, 2019
Updated
Jan 23, 2023
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The Rapid PVST+ Spanning-Tree Protocol

If you have a layer-2 switched topology containing several switches with multiple redundant links...you have the possibility of bridging loops. Fortunately, virtually every switch on the market defaults to running the Spanning-Tree Protocol to remove those loops. But don’t you want to know how this protocol actually works? This course will teach you the details of the Rapid Spanning-Tree Protocol (RSTP) starting with an explanation about why bridging loops are bad and then diving into the details about how RSTP prevents such loops. You’ll also learn the Cisco IOS commands that enable you to control RSTP even to the extent of performing per-VLAN load- balancing.

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Course Overview

If you have a layer-2 switched topology containing several switches with multiple redundant links...you have the possibility of bridging loops. Fortunately, virtually every switch on the market defaults to running the Spanning-Tree Protocol to remove those loops. But don’t you want to know how this protocol actually works? This course will teach you the details of the Rapid Spanning-Tree Protocol (RSTP) starting with an explanation about why bridging loops are bad and then diving into the details about how RSTP prevents such loops. You’ll also learn the Cisco IOS commands that enable you to control RSTP even to the extent of performing per-VLAN load- balancing.

What Is Included

10 videos9 quizzes2 labs4.95 / 5 rating7 CPE credits

Skill Coverage

NetworkingNetworking → Network Design and ArchitectureNetworking → Network Design and Architecture → Network Topology and DesignNetworking → Network Device AdministrationNetworking → Network Device Administration → Cisco IOS and Platform AdministrationNetworking → Network Device Administration → First Hop Redundancy and Gateway ProtocolsNetworking → Network Device Administration → Interface and Physical Layer ConfigurationNetworking → Network Monitoring and TroubleshootingNetworking → Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting → Network Diagnostics and TroubleshootingNetworking → Network SecurityNetworking → Network Security → Network Authentication and IdentityNetworking → Quality of ServiceNetworking → Quality of Service → Traffic Engineering and OptimizationNetworking → Routing Protocols and ConfigurationNetworking → Routing Protocols and Configuration → Routing Table and Path ManagementNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 TechnologiesNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → Ethernet Standards and Frame ProcessingNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → Spanning Tree and RedundancyNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → STP Port States and RolesNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → STP Variants and StandardsNetworking → Switching and Layer 2 Technologies → Switch Configuration and Management

Course Curriculum

The Rapid PVST+ Spanning-Tree Protocol

10 video lessons9 knowledge checks2 hands-on labs