What Is Spanning Tree Protocol - Mini-Course and Hands-On Lab

Explore the fundamentals of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) in this comprehensive mini-course and hands-on lab. Learn about the purpose of STP, root bridge selection process, various port roles, and how costs and priorities affect network topology. Dive into spanning-tree port states, discover the improvements introduced by Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP/802.1w), and understand the concept of Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST). Gain practical experience through interactive labs to reinforce your understanding of this crucial network protocol used to prevent loops in switched networks.

Intro
What is Spanning Tree?
Root Bridge Selection
Port Roles
Costs & Priorities
Spanning-tree Port States
Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w)
PVST