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What is the purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
To provide installation and configuration guidelines for Extreme Networks products
What is not permitted regarding the materials provided by Extreme Networks, Inc.?
Making photocopies for personal use
What does Extreme Networks, Inc. disclaim in the text?
All liability and warranty for any information contained herein
What does the text emphasize regarding the materials provided by Extreme Networks, Inc.?
Their intended use for informational purposes only
What must be done to use Extreme Networks materials apart from internal use by the Partner?
Obtain express written permission from Extreme Networks, Inc.
What type of warranties does Extreme Networks, Inc. disclaim in the text?
Any kind of warranty for the materials
What can be inferred about the availability of Extreme Academy?
It is available for free enrollment at colleges and universities.
What is the purpose of the Welcome Series in the context of technical certification?
It introduces each technology track at an Associate level Certification.
What does completing Extreme Academy courses lead to?
Associate level qualification from Extreme Networks
What can be inferred about the cost of offering Extreme Academy program at colleges and universities?
It is free for colleges and universities to offer.
What is the aim of Extreme Academy for aspiring IT professionals?
To provide real-world skillsets for digital transformation jobs
What can be inferred about the prerequisites for student enrollment in Extreme Academy?
No prerequisites are necessary for student enrollment.
What can be inferred about the liability related to the information provided by Extreme Networks?
Users are not liable for any information contained herein.
What can be inferred about changes to the information contained in the document?
'Subject to change without notice' indicates that the information may be updated without prior notice.
What is indicated by 'All rights reserved' in the document?
'All rights reserved' implies that permission must be obtained for any use of the information contained therein.
Where can additional information about Extreme Networks be found?
On the official website of Extreme Networks
Which protocol is Fabric Connect built upon?
SPBm (Shortest Path Bridging MAC-in-MAC)
What is the purpose of Backbone VLANs (BVLANs) in the fabric forwarding plane?
To establish the fabric forwarding plane
How is an IS-IS adjacency formed?
By exchanging LSPs (Link State Packets)
What are the IS-IS link metrics and Equal cost multipath (ECMP) used for in IS-IS?
To identify the shortest path to a destination
What CLI commands are required to integrate a node into an SPBM fabric?
configure terminal, add node , commit
What are the Extreme Networks SPB Best Practices for fabric configuration focused on?
Optimizing network performance
What is the purpose of using two B-VLANs in SPB fabric?
To distribute load over multiple paths
How are Backbone VLANs (B-VLANs) created in SPB?
By using the vlan create command with the desired VLAN IDs
What happens to NNI ports when SPB is enabled on the interface?
They are automatically added to the Backbone VLANs
What information is learned by the core switches for a Backbone VLAN (B-VLAN)?
Only MAC addresses of end-user devices
How is traffic inside B-VLANs encapsulated in an SPB network?
Using MAC-in-MAC encapsulation
What is the maximum number of B-VLANs supported in the current release of SPB?
2
In what scenario can a backbone VLAN be transported through non-SPB switches?
For Metro Ethernet service with tagged links and supported MTU size
Why is it mentioned that two B-VLANs are not used for redundancy?
To clarify their primary purpose for load sharing
What technology does IS-IS use to program the MAC Address Table for a Backbone VLAN (B-VLAN)?
MAC-in-MAC encapsulation
What is automatically added to a B-VLAN when SPB is enabled on a port?
The port itself becomes a member of the B-VLAN
Study Notes
Document Purpose and Limitations
- The purpose of the document is to provide information about the use of Extreme Networks materials and resources.
- It is not permitted to use the materials provided by Extreme Networks, Inc. for external commercial purposes or to distribute them to third parties.
- Extreme Networks, Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the materials provided.
Extreme Academy
- The Extreme Academy is a program that provides technical certification and training for aspiring IT professionals.
- The purpose of the Welcome Series is to provide an introduction to technical certification.
- Completing Extreme Academy courses leads to technical certification.
- The cost of offering the Extreme Academy program at colleges and universities is likely to be subsidized or sponsored by Extreme Networks.
- The aim of the Extreme Academy is to provide aspiring IT professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the IT industry.
- There are likely no specific prerequisites for student enrollment in the Extreme Academy program.
Fabric Connect and IS-IS
- Fabric Connect is built upon the IS-IS protocol.
- The purpose of Backbone VLANs (BVLANs) in the fabric forwarding plane is to provide a scalable and flexible network architecture.
- An IS-IS adjacency is formed through the exchange of hello packets.
- IS-IS link metrics and Equal Cost Multipath (ECMP) are used to determine the best path for data transmission.
- The CLI commands required to integrate a node into an SPBM fabric are not specified in the text.
SPB Fabric Configuration
- The Extreme Networks SPB Best Practices for fabric configuration are focused on ensuring scalability, flexibility, and reliability.
- The purpose of using two B-VLANs in SPB fabric is to provide redundancy and ensure network availability.
- Backbone VLANs (B-VLANs) are created in SPB through the use of CLI commands.
- When SPB is enabled on an interface, NNI ports are converted to SPB ports.
- The core switches learn the B-VLAN information through the exchange of IS-IS packets.
- Traffic inside B-VLANs is encapsulated in an SPB network using MAC-in-MAC encapsulation.
- The maximum number of B-VLANs supported in the current release of SPB is not specified in the text.
- A backbone VLAN can be transported through non-SPB switches in scenarios where it is necessary to extend the SPB network.
- Two B-VLANs are not used for redundancy because it would lead to network instability.
- IS-IS uses the MAC Address Table to program the B-VLAN information.
- The VLAN is automatically added to a B-VLAN when SPB is enabled on a port.
Liability and Document Updates
- Extreme Networks, Inc. disclaims any liability related to the information provided in the document.
- The document is subject to changes, and it is the responsibility of the user to check for updates.
- The 'All rights reserved' statement in the document indicates that Extreme Networks, Inc. retains all intellectual property rights to the materials and resources provided.
- Additional information about Extreme Networks can be found on their website or through other official channels.
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