This will also involve ensuring that data efficiently and correctly routes through a network. One of them is called Spanning Tree Protocol or simply STP. The STP had been developed so as not to have any kind of network loops, therefore, to perform the loop-free topology. It plays a key role in maintaining stability and performance in a given network. This post shall try to explain what STP is and how it works. This also explains why STP is necessary in modern networking environments. What is Spanning Tree Protocol? STP is a network protocol intended to prevent loops on Ethernet networks. The protocol invented by Dr. Radia Perlman in 1985... read more →