Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

This course offers an in-depth examination of STP and its advanced forms, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP). The course thoroughly explains the STP mechanism that prevents data loops and the procedures for root bridge and port roles elections. Demonstrations in Packet Tracer and GNS3 provide practical insights. It then extends to RSTP, highlighting improvements like faster network convergence and fault detection, with examples of sync processes and topology changes. MSTP's ability to manage multiple spanning trees across diverse networks is also covered, alongside key STP security features such as BPDU Filter, Guard, and Root Guard, demonstrated through lab exercises. This course ensures students are well-prepared to implement and troubleshoot STP in network environments.

  • 45 Lessons

    Total Lessons

  • 7 hour, 53 minutes

    Total Video duration

    • 12 Labs

      Lab Videos

    At the end of this course, you'll learn how to

    • Operate switches and identify the issues caused by switching loops.
    • Apply Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent and resolve switching loop problems.
    • Execute STP calculations and configurations, including root port, blocking port, and designated port roles.
    • Utilize Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to enhance network reliability and efficiency.
    • Implement Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) in various network environments for optimized performance.
    • Implement STP security features including BPDU Filter, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard in network configurations.

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