Cisco Related Training Online by E-Careers BCMSN 642-811 Training Online: Enhancements to STP
Product Code: bcms03 Time: 2.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:
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

Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution. Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. 56K minimum connection speed, broadband (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Flash Player 7.0 or higher required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape, Firefox and AOL browsers not supported.

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