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What is possible with VTP mode configured as server mode?
VTP servers advertise their VLAN configuration to other switches in the same VTP domain and synchronize their VLAN configuration with other switches based on advertisements received over trunk links. VTP server is the default mode.
How do I enable VTP server?
Instructions for configuring basic VTP on CISCO Switches
- Step 1 – Creating a VTP Server. VTP has the following 3 different modes:
- Step 2 – Configuring a switch as a VTP client. Enter configuration mode and use the following commands to enable client mode.
- Step 3 – Configure native and trunking VLAN.
- Step 4 Testing VTP.
What is VTP server mode?
VTP server mode (Cisco) VTP servers advertise their VLAN configurations to other switches in the same VTP domain and synchronize their VLAN configurations with other switches based on advertisements received over trunk links. VTP server is the default mode.
Is there a way to enable pruning on VTP?
VTP pruning can be enabled only on thedevice running in server mode, and the settings will be inherited by all devices in the same VTP domain. If the network is converged, all devices in the VTP domain should agree that pruningis enabled, as shown in the below show vtp status output.
How does VTP server mode work on Cisco?
VTP server mode (Cisco) VTP servers advertise their VLAN configurations to other switches in the same VTP domain and synchronize their VLAN configurations with other switches based on advertisements received over trunk links.
Do you need to configure transparent mode for pruning?
This lab will discuss and demonstrate the configuration and verification of Transparent VTP and VTP Pruning. It is recommended that you have completed Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) before proceeding with this lab so that you’ll be familiar with VTP Server and Client modes.
How does VTP reduce administration in a switched network?
VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) reduces administration in a switched network. When you configure a new VLAN on one VTP server, the VLAN is distributed through all switches in the domain. This reduces the need to configure the same VLAN everywhere. VTP is a Cisco-proprietary protocol that is available on most of the Cisco Catalyst series products.