Total Time: 2 hour(s)

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.

Ojectives: 
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: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.