CHAPTER
10
Advanced Switching Features
In this chapter, you will
• Learn how to set up and manage the VLAN Trunking Protocol
• Learn about the Spanning Tree Protocol
• Learn about the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
• Learn how to manage EtherChannels
This chapter is the last chapter on layer 2 functions. Most larger networks implement redundancy to protect data in case of failures; redundancy can involve multiple wide area network (WAN) connections, multiple paths in your layer 3 network, and/or multiple paths in your layer 2 network. This chapter focuses on layer 2 redundancy and the issues involved with layer 2 loops, including two features that are commonly used to solve these problems: the Spanning Tree Protocol and EtherChannels. ...
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