13 Dynamic Trunking Protocol and VLAN Trunking Protocol
This chapter covers
- Switch port administrative and operational modes
- How switches use Dynamic Trunking Protocol to determine a port’s operational mode
- How to use VLAN Trunking Protocol to automate VLAN administration
In this chapter, we will look at two protocols related to VLANs, the topic of the previous chapter. Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) are both auxiliary protocols designed to streamline VLAN configuration and management on Cisco switches. As in chapter 12, in this chapter, we will cover the following two exam topics:
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2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches
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2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity ...
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