SWITCH 2.0: Rapid & Multiple Spanning Tree

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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  define how rapid spanning tree selects a root port and explain why it’s faster in the event of port failure
  

  describe the three states of RSTP, explain why the states result in faster performance, and describe how regular spanning tree slows performance when shifting between states
  

  demonstrate how to query and select supported modes, describe how to enter rapid mode, define how it’s configured on VLANs, and specify how to determine that a copy of RSTP is running per VLAN
  

  identify RSTP and RPVSTP, describe their relationship and the distinction between them, if any, and define what makes them different than 802.1D
  

  demonstrate how to enter MST configuration mode and explain how to manage multiple spanning tree protocols
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  identify how VLANs are mapped to instances of MST and define how many instances of MST can be created
  

  explain how to set MST revision numbers, demonstrate how to create multiple MST instances, and specify how to move VLANs to instances
  

  demonstrate how to determine if a switch supports MST and specify how to create an MST instance
  

  explain how regular spanning trees halts loops, specify the IEEE standard for multiple spanning trees, and describe common spanning tree