Dive deep into the operations of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), focusing on Cisco's Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) in this comprehensive video tutorial. Explore STP port states, timers, and BPDU structure through Wireshark packet captures. Learn about essential STP toolkit features like Portfast, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard. Master STP configuration, including mode selection, root bridge designation, and load-balancing techniques. Test your knowledge with multiple quizzes throughout the session, and gain insights into using Boson ExSim for CCNA exam preparation.