Yes, you have to be careful when adding a new switch to a network, especially one that has been used previously. You should configure it offline first. You should use the "clear config all", "delete nvram", or "delete flash:config_file_name" depending on the switch. Configure your VTP settings as a "client" before adding it to the network. After you do all this, you can add it safely to the network.
Shawn K. -----Original Message----- From: 416South [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: VTP Trunking dangerous [7:32957] Thanks for your input, This is just my thoughts but i'm not entirely convinced that other people in this environment will adhere to policy before dropping in a switch nor have full knowledge of the possible effects and just dump in access switches in the environment with out checking all the necessary vtp settings. As we all know Cisco's default is Server for Trunking. cheers MADMAN wrote: > > VTP can be very useful in a large switch environment. Yes you can, as > with most anything, dick it up, but if your careful, don't > install a new > switch with the VTP mode set to server in your existing > network, you > won't have that problem. > > Dave > > 416South wrote: > > > > Anyone out there using VTP trunking ? > > I've just been approched by someone in our environment > mentioning that they > > want to use trunking in another switchblock. Correct me if > i'm wrong but > > this means setting up a VTP domain and all. from my > understanding this > > implimentation could be very damaging via bpdu's giving a > higher revision # > > clearing out a core switch config. I've not been a big fan > of the VTP and > > trunking in a medium sized company so far > > > > what are your thoughts??? > -- > David Madland > Sr. Network Engineer > CCIE# 2016 > Qwest Communications Int. Inc. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 612-664-3367 > > "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=33105&t=32957 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
