Starting A Takeover - Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Configuration Manual

Chapter 15 Configuring VLANs, VTP, and VMPS

Starting a Takeover

This process applies to VTP version 3 only. To start a takeover, perform this task:
Command
Switch# vtp primary-server [vlan | mst]| [force]
This example shows how to start a takeover and direct it to the vlan database:
Switch# vtp primary-server vlan
Enter VTP password:password
This system is becoming primary for feature vlan
VTP Feature Conf Revision Primary Server Device ID
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MST
Do you want to continue? (confirm)
Switch#
Displaying VTP Statistics
To display VTP statistics, including VTP advertisements sent and received and VTP errors, perform this
task:
Command
Switch# show vtp counters
This example shows how to display VTP statistics:
Switch# show vtp counters
VTP statistics:
Summary advertisements received
Subset advertisements received
Request advertisements received
Summary advertisements transmitted : 997
Subset advertisements transmitted
OL-25340-01
Purpose
Changes the operational state of a switch from a
secondary to a primary server and advertises the
configuration to the whole domain. (If the password for
this device is configured with the hidden keyword, the
user is prompted to re-enter it.)
Note
Specify where to direct the takeover by selecting the
appropriate feature (vlan or mst). If no feature is
selected, the takeover is directed to the VLAN database.
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Yes 4 0012.4371.9ec0=0012.4371.9ec0 R1
Software Configuration Guide—Release IOS XE 3.3.0SG and IOS 15.1(1)SG
Using the force keyword overwrites the
configuration of any conflicting servers. If not
using the force keyword, you are prompted for
confirmation before proceeding with the
takeover.
Description
Purpose
Displays VTP statistics.
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: 5
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