Implementing Spanning Tree Protocol

Overview/Description
To detail the operation and purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and
to configure it on a switched network

Target Audience
Network engineers responsible for configuring, implementing, troubleshooting, and managing a multilayer switched network in an enterprise or service provider environment; network architects responsible for designing multilayer switched networks to carry voice, video, and data traffic in an enterprise or service provider environment; CCNP, CCDP, and CCIP candidates. CCIE routing and switching candidates

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic router configuration, basic switch configuration, basic virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration, basic Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) configuration, basic trunking configuration, and standard access list configuration

Expected Duration
120 Minutes

Objectives:

Implementing Spanning Tree Protocol

  • outline the basic operation of STP and recognize the problems it solves on a switched network.
  • outline the 802.1D STP standard, including concepts involved in root port and root bridge selection.
  • Identify how Per VLAN Spanning Tree + operates and outline how spanning tree instances are maintained between Cisco and non-Cisco devices.
  • enable, configure, and verify Spanning Tree Protocol on a switched network.
  • configure Spanning Tree Protocol and verify its configuration on a switched network.
  • detail the process of ensuring loop-free paths to root bridge.


    • Course Number: 119267_eng