What role do Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) and Topology Change Notifications (TCNs) play in network management with STP?
Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) and Topology Change Notifications (TCNs) are important elements in the operation and management of networks utilizing the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). STP is a network protocol that ensures loop-free topology in Ethernet networks by dynamically disabling and enabling ports to prevent broadcast storms and ensure network stability. BPDUs and TCNs
What is the role of STP in maintaining network stability and preventing broadcast storms in a network?
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) plays a important role in maintaining network stability and preventing broadcast storms in computer networks. In a network environment, where multiple switches are interconnected to ensure redundancy and load balancing, there is a possibility of having multiple active paths between switches. This situation can lead to network loops, which cause broadcast
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