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    What issues occur when spanning tree is disabled on access switches?

    Asked on Thursday, Nov 13, 2025

    Disabling Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on access switches can lead to network loops, causing broadcast storms, MAC table instability, and network congestion. STP is crucial for preventing loops in Eth…

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    How does a load balancer maintain session persistence across backend servers?

    Asked on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

    Load balancers maintain session persistence, also known as "sticky sessions," by ensuring that requests from a client are consistently directed to the same backend server. This is crucial for applicat…

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    What techniques detect DNS spoofing attempts inside corporate networks?

    Asked on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

    Detecting DNS spoofing attempts within corporate networks involves monitoring DNS traffic for anomalies and implementing security measures to safeguard DNS integrity. Techniques include using DNSSEC, …

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    How does OSPF cost tuning influence preferred forwarding paths?

    Asked on Monday, Nov 10, 2025

    OSPF cost tuning directly influences the selection of preferred forwarding paths by adjusting the cost metric associated with each link, which determines the shortest path to a destination within an O…

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