ICND2 2.0: VLANs and Spanning-Tree

Overview/Description
This course starts with a review of VLAN and trunk technology. Understanding how VLANs and trunks operate and which protocols are associated with them is important for configuring, verifying, and troubleshooting VLANs and trunks on Cisco access switches. This course also addresses some of the common reasons that port connectivity, VLAN configuration, and trunk establishment can fail. It describes what information to look for to identify the source of the problem and determine how to solve it. Switched networks introduce redundancy, so an STP loop-avoidance mechanism is needed to prevent undesirable loops. Most complex networks include redundant devices to avoid single points of failure. Although a redundant topology eliminates some issues, it can introduce other problems. STP is a Layer 2 link management protocol that provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in a switched network. This course closes with a review of the problems that are caused by redundant switched-network topologies and the functions of STP that prevent these problems.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-120 certification that validates the knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a medium-sized network, including connecting to a WAN and implementing network security. Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 2 (200-101 ICND2) is an essential course for students preparing for the CCNA Routing and Switching certification or the ICND2 certification. Students pursuing the CCNA Routing and Switching certification should attend parts 1 & 2 of the ICND course. Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, network designers, and project managers. Familiarity with network fundamentals, implementing local area networks, Internet connectivity, managing network device security, implementing WAN connectivity and basic IPv6 connectivity is recommended.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

ICND2 2.0: VLANs and Spanning-Tree

describe how to create VLANs

describe trunking operation

recognize the characteristics of DTP

recognize how to troubleshoot VLANs

recognize how to troubleshoot trunks

configure VLANs and trunks

describe problems that may arise in redundant switched topologies

recognize how the spanning-tree algorithm elects a root bridge and root port

recognize how the spanning-tree algorithm elects a designated port

recognize how to troubleshoot spanning-tree operation

describe the characteristics of spanning-tree protocols

describe the function of the PVST+ protocol

recognize typical symptoms of a spanning-tree failure

recognize the commands used to configure and verify PortFast and BPDU guard

configure STP in a given scenario