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Switch Stacking: The Smart Way to Scale and Simplify Your Network

Switch Stacking: The Smart Way to Scale and Simplify Your Network Table of Contents:- 1.  Introduction. 2. What is Switch Stacking. 3. How does Switch Stacking work. 4. Use of Switch Stacking. 5. Stacking vs Standalone Switches. 6. Switch Stacking Configuration (Cisco). 7. Stacking vs Cisco VSS . 8. Limitations. 9.  Interview  questions for Network Engineer L1 asked from Switch Stacking. In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses rely on seamless connectivity. As organizations grow, so does the demand for reliable and scalable network infrastructure. This is where switch stacking steps in — a simple yet powerful solution that reduces complexity, improves performance, and helps IT teams stay ahead. Whether you’re an IT manager planning to expand your network, or a business owner looking to cut costs while improving efficiency, understanding switch stacking can save you both time and money. • What is Switch Stacking? Switch stacking is the process of c...

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  About Us Welcome to  Interview preparation for Network Engineers.  – your trusted source for networking knowledge, tutorials, and hands-on guides (after theory is finished). I started this blog with a passion for network engineering and IT infrastructure . Over the years, I’ve worked with technologies like routers, switches, firewalls, and I wanted to share that experience in a way that helps professionals, students, and businesses understand networking better. • What You’ll Find Here:- Step-by-step guides on networking concepts (Basic networking protocols- ARP, DHCP, DNS, etc. and Switching, Routing, Firewalls, etc.) Real-world configuration examples. May include configuration tutorials later after finished with the Theory.   Comparisons and best practices for scalable networks Tips for networking IT professionals preparing for interviews. • Our Mission:- To simplify complex networking topics and provide valuable resources that help re...

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Introduction to Switching

Introduction To Switching Table of Contents:- 1.  Layer 2 Technology and problems. 2. Switch and its Functions.  3.  Features of Switches:-     3.1.  Maintains Mac or CAM table. 3.2. Prevents Layer 2 loops. 3.3. Forwarding .          (a). Unicasting.          (b). Broadcasting.         (c). Multicasting.        3.4. Duplexing and Speed. 4. Difference Between Switch and Hub. 5. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network). 6. VLAN Connections.     6.1. Access Links.    6.2. Trunk Links.        (a). DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol). 7.  Interview  questions for Network Engineer L1 asked from Switching basic.  • Layer 2 Technology and problems:- The most common Layer 2 LAN technology is Ethernet and Ethernet comes with 2 main disadvantages-  Distance - Depending on the cabling type the dist...