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This guide describes how to configure and use the Enterprise Edition Software features on the Catalyst 2900 series XL and Catalyst 3500 series XL switches (hereafter referred to as the 2900 XL switch and the 3500 XL switch) by using the command-line interface (CLI). Related documents are referenced in this guide. These doucments provide additional information about the 2900 and 3500 XL switches.
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This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for configuring a switch running the IOS Desktop Switching Enterprise Edition Software. It is assumed that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.
The scope of this guide is to provide the information you need to configure the VLAN and other advanced features described in this guide.
This guide is organized into the following chapters:
"Overview," lists the new features of this Cisco IOS release and the
available management options.
"Configuring VTP and Virtual LANs," explains the Virtual Trunk Protocol (VTP), virtual LANs (VLANs), and Quality of Service (QoS) and how to configure them.
"Configuring VLAN Trunks," describes how to configure Inter-Switch Link (ISL) and IEEE 802.1Q trunks.
"Configuring Dynamic VLAN Membership," describes how to configure dynamic port VLAN membership using the VLAN Membership Policy Server (VMPS).
"Configuring TACACS+," describes how to configure a TACACS+ server that can handle authentication, authorization, and accounting for many devices.
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Posted: Thu Apr 13 18:17:00 PDT 2000
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