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
Design a VLAN configuration with VTP to work for a given specific scenario
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
Chapter 3 Switch Operation
Chapter 4 Switch Configuration
Chapter 5 Switch Port Configuration
Chapter 6 VLANs and Trunks
Chapter 7 VLAN Trunking Protocol
Chapter 8 Aggregating Switch Links
Chapter 9 Traditional Spanning Tree Protocol
Chapter 10 Spanning Tree Configuration
Chapter 11 Protecting the Spanning Tree Protocol Topology
