vstp

vstp is not a standard Linux command. Its syntax, if it were to exist as a specialized tool, would be highly dependent on its specific implementation and purpose.

The command vstp is not a standard or widely recognized standalone utility in common Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, or CentOS. A direct manual page or executable for vstp is typically not found.

It is highly probable that 'vstp' is either a typo, refers to a highly specialized or proprietary tool not included in standard repositories, or, more likely, is an abbreviation for a networking concept such as Virtual Spanning Tree Protocol (vSTP). If it were a command, it would theoretically manage or configure aspects related to network virtualization and Spanning Tree Protocol within a virtualized environment.

On Linux, similar functionalities or protocol implementations are typically handled by a combination of other well-established tools, such as the iproute2 suite (for managing network interfaces, VRFs, VLANs, and routing), brctl (for configuring Linux bridges and their STP settings), and potentially higher-level network management software or daemons for specific virtualized network environments (e.g., Open vSwitch, or routing daemons like FRR for routing protocols).

vstp is not a standard part of most Linux distributions. Attempting to execute it will typically result in a 'command not found' error. If you encounter a reference to 'vstp', it is crucial to understand the context, as it might refer to a custom script, an alias, a specific network appliance utility, or a networking protocol concept (like Virtual Spanning Tree Protocol) rather than a direct Linux command.

While vstp is not a command, related networking concepts that might be implied include:
Virtual Spanning Tree Protocol (vSTP): A variant of STP designed for virtualized network environments.
VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding): A technology that allows multiple routing tables to coexist within the same router, enhancing network segmentation.
VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks): Used to segment broadcast domains at Layer 2.

Instead of a vstp command, Linux network administrators manage bridge STP settings via brctl (e.g., brctl stp <bridge> {on|off}) and configure complex network virtualizations using iproute2 tools for VRFs, VXLANs, VLANs, and more. Advanced virtual networking environments like Open vSwitch provide their own command-line tools (e.g., ovs-vsctl) for managing virtual switches and related protocols.

There is no documented history for vstp as a standard, general-purpose Linux command. Its lack of presence in core Linux utilities suggests it has not been a part of mainstream Linux development or usage over time.

ip(8), brctl(8), bridge(8), netstat(8), ss(8)