| This part of the book covers the following BCMSN exam topics: Technology Explain the function of the Switching Database Manager (specifically, Content Addressable Memory [CAM] and Ternary Content Addressable Memory [TCAM]) within a Catalyst switch Describe the features and operation of 802.1Q Tunneling (802.1QinQ) within a service provider network Describe the operation and purpose of managed VLAN services Describe how VTP versions 1 and 2 operate, including domains, modes, advertisements, and pruning Explain the operation and purpose of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on a switched network
Implementation and Operation Configure access ports for static and multi-VLAN membership Configure and verify 802.1Q trunks Configure and verify ISL trunks Configure VTP domains in server, client, and transparent modes Enable Spanning Tree on ports and VLANs Configure Spanning Tree parameters, including port priority, VLAN priority, root bridge, BPDU guard, PortFast, and UplinkFast Configure Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel to increase bandwidth for interswitch connections
Planning and Design Troubleshooting Troubleshoot common VLAN problems on a switched network Tune and troubleshoot STP on a multilayer switched network to enhance network performance, prevent network loops, and minimize downtime
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