• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Discover the Spanning Tree Protocols and how they can be used to prevent network loops.

Learning Objectives

SWITCH 2.0 : Spanning Tree and Per VLAN Spanning Tree

  • describe how STP elects a root bridge and how individual ports are selected to be disabled in order to prevent network loops
  • describe the five STP port states and configure STP to prefer particular bridges as root and particular interfaces when blocking

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.