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# [Understanding DTP and VTP in Cisco Networks](https://p-it-s.hashnode.dev/understanding-dtp-and-vtp-in-cisco-networks?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In this blog, we’re going to explore two important Cisco switching protocols: DTP (Dynamic Trunking Protocol) and VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol). I’ll explain what they do, how they work, and why it’s important to understand them especially when you’re...

Jun 26, 2025 · 19 min read · p-it-s.hashnode.dev  
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