This document discusses VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) which allows switches to exchange VLAN configuration information. It describes VTP domains, modes, advertisements and pruning. The objectives are to explain VTP's role, describe its operations, and configure VTP on switches. The document provides information on configuring VTP on Cisco switches and managing VLANs on a VTP-enabled network.

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Implement VTP
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Objectives
 Explain the role of VTP in a converged switched
network
 Describe the operation of VTP: VTP domains, VTP
Modes, VTP Advertisements, and VTP Pruning.
 Configure VTP on the switches in a converged
network.

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Explain the Role of VTP in a Converged
Switched Network
 Explain the role of VTP in a multi-switch network

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Describe the Operation of VTP
 Describe the importance of the default VTP
configuration

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Describe the Operation of VTP
 Explain the role of domains in VTP

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Describe the Operation of VTP
 Describe how VTP exchanges domain and VLAN
information between switches in the same VTP domain

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Describe the Operation of VTP
 Describe the role VTP modes play in enabling VTP to
distribute and synchronize domain and VLAN
configuration information in a network

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Describe the Operation of VTP
 Explain how VTP pruning functions

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Configure VTP on the Switches in a
Converged Network
 Configure VTP on a Cisco Catalyst Switch

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Configure VTP on the Switches in a
Converged Network
 Identify and troubleshoot common VTP configuration
problems

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Configure VTP on the Switches in a
Converged Network
 Manage VLANs on a VTP enabled network

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Summary
 VTP is a Cisco proprietary protocol used to exchange
VLAN information across trunk links.
 A switch can be in one of 3 VTP operating modes
Client
Cannot create, modify or delete VLAN
Server
Can create, modify & delete VLAN
Transparent
Can create, modify, & delete LOCAL VLAN
Forwards VTP advertisements.

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Summary
 VTP pruning
Limits unnecessary dissemination of VLAN information.
 Verify VTP configuration
Show VTP status
Show interfaces trunk
 Resources
Understanding VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP)
VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) Flash animation

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