Summary

This module reviewed the fundamentals of the Spanning Tree Protocol operation in a switched network. We discovered the purpose of the primary and root bridge and how they are elected. PortFast, UplinkFast and BackboneFast were discussed in their various rolls of enhancing the performance of STP. EtherChannel was examined as well as its interoperability with STP. This module provided guidelines for the enhancing the resiliency of STP when a network faults occurs.