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What is transparent VTP?

What is transparent VTP?

The VTP Transparent mode is something between a VTP Server and a VTP Client but does not participate in the VTP Domain. In Transparent mode, you are able to create, modify and delete VLANs on the local switch, without affecting any other switches regardless of the mode they might be in.

What is the purpose of VTP transparent mode?

VTP Transport mode does not synchronize VLAN configuration information with other switches. VTP advertisements when received are not applied to the VLAN database. This mode is used when you want to make the switch independent from current vlan structure.

In which VTP mode a switch reset deletes the VLAN information?

While a switch is in VTP transparent mode, it can create and delete VLANs that are local only to itself. These VLAN changes are not propagated to any other switch.

What will be the VTP mode of a switch in factory reset?

To do this, issue the vtp mode transparent command. This changes the config revision number back to 0 and when the current VTP server has a higher revision number then this, the device is updated with the latest VTP information. Refer to Resetting Catalyst Switches to Factory Defaults for more information.

What is transparent mode?

Transparent mode is also known as bridge mode or transparent bridging mode. Transparent mode is used when the IT administrator does not wish to change the existing network layout. Normally, the existing network has already set up routers and switches. The firewall will be used as a security device.

What is the default VTP mode?

VTP Server is the default mode on Cisco Switches. With a VTP Transparent mode, VTP advertisements are forwarded (VTP version 2). VTP Transparent switches do not participate in VTP.

How do I turn off VTP?

To disable VTP, enter the set vtp domain domain name mode transparent command. This disables VTP from the domain, but does not remove the domain from the switch. Use the clear config all command to remove the domain from the switch.

Why VTP is not recommended?

VTP is generally not recommended anymore because of configuration complexity and the potential for catastrophic failure. In other words, a small mistake on the VTP configuration can take whole network down.

How do I delete VTP configuration?

To see it, go into privileged mode and issue a directory command for flash: The VLAN database is stored in the file “vlan. dat”. Since Cisco represents the state-of-the-art for networking equipment, one could assume the VTP configuration could be reset by issuing a command such as “clear config vtp”.

How do you use transparent mode?

Press and hold the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod until you hear a chime. When you’re wearing both AirPods, press and hold the force sensor on either AirPod to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.

Is it possible to clear the VTP domain?

You can’t clear the VTP domain once entered without erasing the vlan.dat from the switches. You can change the VTP domain to another name. What exactly is your goal?

How to reset the VTP information back to factory?

To do this, issue the vtp mode transparent command. This changes the config revision number back to 0 and when the current VTP server has a higher revision number then this, the device is updated with the latest VTP information. For more information refer to: VTP Configuration on Catalyst Switches http://www.BradReese.Com

Is the VTP in server mode or VLAN?

By default, the VTP is in server mode and must be configured with a domain name before any VLANs can be created. These commands specify the VTP domain name. For IOS switches, you enter vlan database mode, (vlan), by entering the command vlan database, at the privileged-level prompt.

What does the header of a VTP packet contain?

The format of the VTP header can vary, based on the type of VTP message, but all VTP packets contain these fields in the header: In addition to these parameters, each Cisco switch participating in VTP also advertises VLANs and VLAN parameters on its trunk ports to notify other switches in the domain.