Texts: CDP vs. LLDPCisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) are two discovery protocols. Discuss the key differences between Cisco Discovery Protocol and Link Layer Discovery Protocol while addressing the following questions: What are the steps (or the algorithm) of the two discovery protocols? Why do we need discovery protocols? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both protocols? What precautions need to be taken when using them?

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