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In the diagram below, SAP 1 is put into the blocking state as a result of the spanning tree protocol. What will occur in the VPLS instance if SAP 2 goes down and SAP 1 transitions to the forwarding state? Select the most accurate statement.
Suggested Answer: C
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41 comments · newest first
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Isaac
11 months ago
Option D sounds too extreme for just one SAP going down.
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Dorothy
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards option C, seems more accurate.
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Elfriede
11 months ago
Wait, does that mean traffic could get misrouted?
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Lynsey
11 months ago
Totally agree, stale info will be used for a bit.
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Shawnna
12 months ago
I think option B is the most likely outcome.
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Lenita
12 months ago
I think option B makes the most sense since it mentions stale information, but I'm not completely confident about the flushing part.
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Ryan
1 year ago
I feel like an LDP control message is involved, but I can't recall if it flushes the entire FDB or just specific MAC addresses.
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Barrett
1 year ago
This question seems similar to one we practiced where we discussed FDB aging. I think stale information might be used for a bit before it gets updated.
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Mindy
1 year ago
I remember studying how the spanning tree protocol works, but I'm not entirely sure what happens when SAP 1 transitions to forwarding.
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Bettina
1 year ago
Okay, I'm feeling more confident now. I believe the correct answer is option D, as an LDP control message will be sent to flush the entire FDB in the VPLS instance when SAP 1 transitions to the forwarding state.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I think I have a strategy for this. I'll start by reviewing the spanning tree protocol and how it impacts the forwarding behavior in a VPLS instance. Then I'll consider the implications of SAP 2 going down and SAP 1 transitioning to the forwarding state.
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Garry
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the terminology used in this question. VPLS, SAPs, and FDB tables - I'll need to make sure I understand these concepts before I can confidently select the right answer.
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Willard
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The key information here is that SAP 1 is in the blocking state due to the spanning tree protocol. I'll need to think through how that might impact the VPLS instance if SAP 2 goes down.
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Ling
1 year ago
Hmm, this question seems tricky. I'll need to carefully analyze the diagram and the options to determine the most accurate statement.
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Melissa
1 year ago
Wait, do I need to do anything else besides just adding the alt text? I want to make sure I'm not missing any other steps here. I better review the instructions one more time.
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Ruthann
1 year ago
Security management approval seems like a key step. We'll need their buy-in on the prioritization process to make sure it aligns with the organization's security policies.
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Jenise
1 year ago
I'm torn between options C and D, but I think D is the better choice. Flushing the entire FDB in the VPLS instance is the safest and most comprehensive way to handle this scenario.
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Sabina
1 year ago
Agreed, option D seems like the most reliable choice in this scenario.
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Oretha
1 year ago
Exactly, it ensures that there are no stale entries causing issues.
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Brandon
1 year ago
That makes sense, it's important to have a clean slate in such situations.
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Junita
1 year ago
SAP 1 transitioning to the forwarding state will trigger the flushing of the entire FDB in the VPLS instance.
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Xuan
1 year ago
Haha, I can just imagine the network admin frantically hitting the 'Flush FDB' button after SAP 2 goes down. 'Time to hit the reset button on this whole thing!'
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Jean
1 year ago
User 3: The network admin must be really stressed out when something like that happens.
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Nettie
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. It makes sense to flush the entire FDB in that situation.
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Dusti
1 year ago
User 1: I think option D is the correct one.
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Wynell
1 year ago
Option C doesn't quite make sense to me. Why would only the MAC addresses associated with the PE where the failure occurred be flushed? That seems too limited in scope for the VPLS instance.
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Ocie
1 year ago
Yeah, option D seems like the best choice for maintaining network stability in the VPLS instance.
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Truman
1 year ago
I agree, option C does seem a bit limited. Flushing the entire FDB would ensure that all devices have up-to-date information.
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Thurman
1 year ago
I think option D makes more sense. Flushing the entire FDB in the VPLS instance seems like a more comprehensive solution.
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Bernardo
1 year ago
I'm a bit skeptical about option B. Relying on stale information doesn't sound like a reliable solution, especially in a VPLS instance. The FDB needs to be properly updated to ensure proper forwarding.
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Floyd
1 year ago
Zona: That sounds like a more reliable solution for maintaining proper forwarding in a VPLS instance.
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Zona
1 year ago
User 2: I think option D makes more sense, flushing the entire FDB for a fresh start.
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Tijuana
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, relying on stale information doesn't seem like a good idea.
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Deonna
2 years ago
Option D seems the most accurate. If SAP 2 goes down and SAP 1 transitions to forwarding, an LDP control message will be sent to all devices in the VPLS instance, resulting in a full FDB flush. Simple and straightforward.
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Denny
1 year ago
Option D is definitely the most accurate choice in this scenario.
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Cecilia
1 year ago
It's important for all devices participating in the VPLS instance to receive the message.
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Chuck
1 year ago
That means the entire FDB in the VPLS instance will be cleared.
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Alton
1 year ago
SAP 1 transitioning to forwarding will trigger an LDP control message to flush the FDB.
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Regenia
2 years ago
Hmm, I see your point. But I still think B makes more sense.
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Vinnie
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D.
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Regenia
2 years ago
I think the answer is B.