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Contents

  1. Objectives
  2. Key Terms
  3. Introduction (3.0.1.1)
  4. Spanning Tree Concepts (3.1)
  5. Varieties of Spanning Tree Protocols (3.2)
  6. Spanning Tree Configuration (3.3)
  7. Summary (3.4)
  8. Practice
  9. Check Your Understanding Questions

Chapter Description

Network redundancy is a key to maintaining network reliability. In this sample chapter from Scaling Networks v6 Companion Guide, explore potential redundancy problems, symptoms, and protocols to manage them.

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Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What are common problems in a redundant switched network?

  • How do different varieties of spanning-tree protocols operate?

  • How do you implement PVST+ and Rapid PVST+ in a switched LAN environment?

  • How are switch stacking and chassis aggregation implemented in a small switched LAN?

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