What is a key characteristic of VTP Transparent mode?

VTP Transparent mode is characterized by its functionality allowing the switch to modify VLANs only locally, which means it does not participate in the VTP domain-wide changes or synchronization. In this mode, the switch retains the ability to create, modify, or delete VLANs within its own configuration, but these changes are not propagated to other switches in the VTP domain.

This local-only modification capability enables administrators to manage VLAN configurations independently on switches running in Transparent mode, without being influenced by VTP Server settings or broadcasts. Unlike switches operating in Server or Client mode, where VLAN changes are communicated throughout the network, switches in Transparent mode only affect their own VLAN configuration. This characteristic makes VTP Transparent mode particularly useful in scenarios where local control over VLAN configurations is necessary while avoiding the propagation of VLAN database changes across the network.