This document discusses VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) which allows switches to exchange VLAN configuration information and manage VLANs across multiple switches. It describes VTP domains, modes, advertisements and pruning. VTP is configured on switches to distribute VLAN information throughout a converged network and troubleshoot configuration issues. Proper VTP configuration ensures switches within the same VTP domain automatically update to reflect any new VLANs or changes made to existing VLANs.
2. 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.
3. Explain the Role of VTP in a Converged Switched Network Explain the role of VTP in a multi-switch network
6. Describe the Operation of VTP Describe how VTP exchanges domain and VLAN information between switches in the same VTP domain
7. 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
9. Configure VTP on the Switches in a Converged Network Configure VTP on a Cisco Catalyst Switch
10. Configure VTP on the Switches in a Converged Network Identify and troubleshoot common VTP configuration problems
11. Configure VTP on the Switches in a Converged Network Manage VLANs on a VTP enabled network
12. 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.
13. Summary VTP pruning Limits unnecessary dissemination of VLAN information. Verify VTP configuration Show VTP status Show interfaces trunk