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Stubby Post - VTP Clients Send Updates

VTP clients send VLAN updates. Did you know that? I had a VTP server and client in the same VTP domain, and, when I cabled up the trunk, the client overwrote the VLAN database on the server. The moral of the story is that the best revision number will win

SWITCH - Epic Regression

Just because I like giving more money to Pearson Vue, I took the BCMSN test today to see how I would do. I passed with no problem. In my mind, the CCNP is a technical certification, so I expect to be tested on technical topics. Are there topics beyond technology

SWITCH - Epic Fail

I did my standard 2ish-hour drive to the closest testing center today to take the SWTCH test (642-813). Utter failure. That’s 3 for those scoring at home. The test was the absolute worst I’ve ever taken. I know that I complain a lot, but this is totally justified

SWITCH – STP Exercise #1 Solution

Did you guys have any trouble with the solution to the STP exercise? Let’s work through it and see what happens. I got a few responses to the solution, and everyone seems to get the same answer, so I assume we’re all right. Before we get started, I

SWITCH - STP Exercise #1

Here’s an STP exercise for you. Given the bridge priorities, MAC addresses, and interface types in the diagram, calculate the root bridge, root ports, designated ports, and blocked ports. You can click on the image to enlarge it. I’ll post a solution in the next few days. As