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VTPv3 Sim

February 11th, 2015 in Lab Sim Go to comments


You have been asked to install and configure a new switch in a customer network. Use the
console access to the existing and new switches to configure and verify correct device
configuration.

Question 1
Explanation
To comply with the configuration of other switches, we need to get VTP configuration of Sw1 or
Sw2. On Sw1 use the show vtp status command:

From this output we learn on Sw1:


+ VTP is running version 3
+ VTP Domain is CCNP
+ Sw1 is the VTP Primary Server (we will explain about Primary Server later. Now just
understand it is in VTP Server mode)
So on the New_Switch, the VTP Domain must match. New_Switch should run VTP version 3 if
if can (but it is not a must as VTP version 2 is compatible with VTP version 3). The New_Switch
is connecting to hosts so it is in Access Layer so it should be configured as a VTP Client
(although Transparent mode is acceptable) so there are only two suitable choices D & E.
From the exhibit, the New_Switch is connecting to a host in VLAN 100 so its E0/0 interface
should be in VLAN 100 -> only D is correct.
Question 2
Explanation
On Sw1 & Sw2 we can check with the show interfaces trunk command:

Sw1 & Sw2 are connected through E2/3 & E2/3 so we can see the native Vlan on these trunks
are 99. We should check both Sw1 & Sw2 to see if the Native Vlan on both sides match.
Question 3
Explanation
In VTP version 3, there are two additional fields under the output of show vtp status command.
They are:
+ Primary ID: The MAC address of the Primary Server
+ Primary Description: The hostname of the Primary Server
The Primary Server is used on VTP version 3 to avoid the bad behavior in version 2. In VTP
version 2, a VTP client (or Server) can be taken out of the network. When it comes back, it can
overwrite a VTP Server if its Revision number is higher. This problem no longer exists in VTP
version 3 because there is only one VTP Primary Server at a time. Only a VTP Primary Server
can create new VLAN.
After creating new VLAN, the VTP Primary Server will advertise its VLAN database to other
VTP clients/servers so in fact answer A is not correct. In this question you just need to check if
Sw1 or Sw2 is the VTP Primary Server then we can create both VLAN 500 & 600 on it. Then it
will advertise these VLANs to other switches.

From the output we see Sw1 is the Primary Server so we should configure VLAN 500 & 600
only on this switch.
Note: To make a switch a Primary Server, issue the vtp primary vlan under privilege exec
mode. For example:
Sw1#vtp primary vlan
Question 4
Explanation
To configure private VLAN we have to change VTP (even version 3) to Transparent mode. In
fact, to disable VTP pruning on Sw4 (in Client mode) we also have to change to VTP
Transparent mode so answer C can be understood as change SW4 to Transparent mode so it is
the best choice.
Note: Unlike VTP version 1 and 2 in which VTP pruning is enabled on VTP Server only, VTP
version 3 requires VTP pruning must be enabled on all the switches in the VTP domain so we
can also disable VTP pruning on each switch separately. Here is the link for your reference:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750x_3560x/software/release/122_55_se/configuration/guide/3750xscg/swvtp.html
With VTP versions 1 and 2, when you enable pruning on the VTP server, it is enabled for the
entire VTP domain. In VTP version 3, you must manually enable pruning on each switch in the
domain.

Comments
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1. Shakti kapoor
September 8th, 2015
Q3 -> B . Got 1000/1000
2. Shakti kapoor
September 8th, 2015
Q3 Answer is A because they are asking about a configuration step in the process and
not the complete configuration.
And also in VTP v3, VLANs can be configured only on VTP primary switch.
Server/client modes come later.
Also, STP primary/secondary root are not a VLAN configuration. Read the question and
options carefully guys.
I got 1000/1000.
Study hard. All the best.
3. Shakti kapoor
September 8th, 2015
I meant the answer is B on my last comment. Sorry for the confusion.
4. CCNP_SW
September 9th, 2015
Hi friends,
I have one simple doubt but which I am not able to get clarified. As per the above
topology, PC1 is connected to New Switch and PC2 is connected to SW4 (the Console
Access)
However, we are required to login into SW1 AND SW2 to check the status and configs.
Could you please let me know whether we have separate Console access to access SW1
and SW2 through other connected PCs in the real Exam?
I know its a bit silly, but still , just to erase this confusion out of my mind.
5. Tweety

September 10th, 2015


Hello I have the same question as CCNP_SW.
Does SW4 have the same information being a client, or is there some sort of telnetting
that needs to be done to access SW1 or SW2?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
6. the only1
September 12th, 2015
where are the questions for this scenario????
7. rami
September 16th, 2015
where are the questions ?
8. Ann
September 23rd, 2015
Where are the questions???
9. John
September 23rd, 2015
Guys you are going to be future Network Professionals why are you asking so stupid
questions. and moreover regarding the questions there is a link for the dumbs but
you are too lazy to check a few pages back . no wonder why i am getting annoyed at
work when we work with lazy people who only wait for someone to supply them all the
info they need without putting any effort of finding it out themselves
10. Migty_Forsaken
September 26th, 2015
@John exactly my words.
Some questions are pretty tricky and I expected some discussion in comment section, but
no, just still stupid same questions and begging for dumps and VCE.
And when I am checking the nicknames, I know why there is so many networking
experts in one unspecified Asian country.
11. Yung

September 28th, 2015


I believe the SW1 and SW2 should have an access by just clicking the switches if there is
no console connected to them.
Since the sw1 shows the mode as server with the domain name CCNP, the other switches
should be updated with the same info.
12. Dan
September 28th, 2015
@John, I have downloaded the PDF of questions and they dont included the LAB SIM
questions, e/g for HSRP. Are these questions somewhere else?
13. Morbiuz
October 1st, 2015
Hi all, im pass exam today with 937 score. In Q3 both SW1 & SW2 had vtp status
Server my answer A.
14. spotted owl
October 6th, 2015
what asian county is that mighty_forsaken HAHAHAHA
15. spotted owl
October 6th, 2015
country
16. spotted owl
October 6th, 2015
Dan/John how many questions does your pdf have? mine has only 164 from actualtests if
we could trade thx
17. Mighty_Forsaken
October 10th, 2015
@spotted owl India of course

18. Said
October 11th, 2015
still confuse
19. Anonymous
October 13th, 2015
Hi guys
In the actual exam do we need to make a config changes or just show commands to find
out the right answer?
thx
20. poomsa
October 15th, 2015
Anyone can share the question please?
21. 300-115
October 15th, 2015
@Shakti kapoor
for Q3
in the exam your show vtp status result shows vtp operation mode as server or primary
server
22. Doraemond
October 15th, 2015
Hi everyone. For question 3, if B is the answer, how could you satisfy the second
requirement to configure VLAN 600 to choose SW2 as its primary root? Primary root is
configured on the local switch, right?
23. 300-115
October 16th, 2015
@Shakti kapoor
for Q3
in the exam your show vtp status result shows vtp operation mode as server or primary
server

24. 300-115
October 17th, 2015
any final thought about Q3
25. TK
October 19th, 2015
Just looking for clarification from the person who took the exam. are the same consoles
connected to New SW and SW4 allow me to access SW1 and SW2?
26. Help
October 20th, 2015
on Q1 : we must check new switch. why is he checking S1 ???????
27. A
October 26th, 2015
@Help
Because as the output shows, SW1 is the server (or Primary Server in this case) so the
new switch needs to be in the same domain & have the same version number as the
server. The configuration in D matches the server configuration so the new switch can
function properly as part of the network.
28. A
October 26th, 2015
@Help
Another explanation is, you will already be looking at the possible configurations in the
new switch as a possible answer so there wont be any need to go looking for what you
already have.
29. Anonymous
October 26th, 2015
this sim is really messed up in the exam.
heres what I saw:

all devices are configured for VTP version 3


SW1 and SW2 are both server SW4 is client
SW1 and SW2 are NOT shown as primary server.
SW1, SW2 and SW4 all show SW1 as primary in the Primary Description
but
SW1, SW2 and SW4 have a Primary ID mac address that doesnt belong to SW1 or any
other switch in the SIM.
So, I have no idea what this sim is actually supposed to test, other than your ability to be
confused
30. dan constantin
October 27th, 2015
can anyone share the labs for ccnp switching 300-115 to sony_sdc@yahoo.com please.
TY in advance for the help.
31. elwan
October 27th, 2015
hello NETWORKS,
in Q3 what is the answer ?!! is it conf vlan 500 & vlan600 on both sw1 & sw2 OR
only on sw1 ??
thanks alot
32. study for Switch
October 31st, 2015
After reading all the above comments twice, Ill go for option B which is Configure Vlan
500 and Vlan 600 on SW1 only.
Reasons are below
1) If sh vtp status command shows VTP version as V3, then vlans can only be created on
switch operating as PRIMARY SERVER and not on switch operating as SERVER.
To check which switch is operating as PRIMARY SERVER we have to check either of
these 3 fields
a) VTP Operating Mode b) Primary ID c) Primary Description
Combinations of above 3 fields points will help determine that SW1 as operating as
Server and is PRIMARY also, So option B.

2) The statement in question Which configuration step is valid? talks about single
STEP and not multiple steps/commands ( configuring VTP mode & STP primary root for
VLan require multiple steps). So again option B
33. study for Switch
October 31st, 2015
After reading all the above comments twice, Ill go for option B which is Configure Vlan
500 and Vlan 600 on SW1 only.
Reasons are below
1) If sh vtp status command shows VTP version as V3, then vlans can only be created on
switch operating as PRIMARY SERVER and not on switch operating as SERVER.
To check which switch is operating as PRIMARY SERVER we have to check either of
these 3 fields
a) VTP Operating Mode b) Primary ID c) Primary Description
Combinations of above 3 fields will help determine that SW1 is operating as Server
and is PRIMARY also, So option B.
2) The statement in question Which configuration step is valid? talks about single
STEP and not multiple steps/commands ( configuring VTP mode & STP primary root for
VLan require multiple steps). So again option B
34. Elma
November 3rd, 2015
about Q4,
if SW1 is the primary server for the VTP domain, so he is the only switch that can create
Vlans in the VTP domain, right ??
so why just disable vtp pruning on sw4 only would be the correct solution ???
something not right with this question!!!
thank
35. ccnpfreak
November 3rd, 2015
@Elma
It is not a requirement for private VLANs to be created on a vtp primary server. While
VTPv3 is capable of transferring information about PVLANs, you can create them

locally on any switch.


The only necessity is to set the switch to vtp mode transparent if you would like to create
PVLANs.
Question 4 is asking about a configuration step in the whole process. As far as VTPv3 is
concerned, if you need to disable pruning you do it on a per-switch basis, hence only the
SW4 on which you want to create the PVLANs.

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