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PVST

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What is PVST?

Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST) is a Cisco proprietary version of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). It runs a separate instance of STP for each VLAN in a network. This allows for VLAN-based load balancing and optimized paths, as different VLANs can use different spanning tree topologies. PVST+ is an enhancement that allows PVST to interact with devices running the standard IEEE 802.1Q STP. It is commonly used in Cisco-based networks to prevent loops and improve network efficiency.

What other technologies are related to PVST?

PVST Competitor Technologies

Rapid PVST+ is another spanning tree protocol, making it a competitor to PVST.
mentioned alongside PVST in 37% (67) of relevant job posts
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is a faster spanning tree protocol and can replace PVST.
mentioned alongside PVST in 6% (203) of relevant job posts
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) is another spanning tree protocol and is a competitor because it can be used as an alternative.
mentioned alongside PVST in 7% (110) of relevant job posts
Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) is a spanning tree protocol and is a competitor because it can be used as an alternative.
mentioned alongside PVST in 7% (95) of relevant job posts
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is the original spanning tree protocol, making it a competitor to PVST.
mentioned alongside PVST in 2% (238) of relevant job posts

PVST Complementary Technologies

VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) helps manage VLAN configurations across a network, which is complementary to PVST which operates on a per-VLAN basis.
mentioned alongside PVST in 3% (122) of relevant job posts
Virtual LANs (VLANs) create logical broadcast domains, which PVST operates on a per-VLAN basis.
mentioned alongside PVST in 0% (75) of relevant job posts
Virtual LANs (VLANs) create logical broadcast domains, which PVST operates on a per-VLAN basis.
mentioned alongside PVST in 0% (75) of relevant job posts

Which organizations are mentioning PVST?

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