STP

  1. Short for Spanning Tree Protocol, STP is a networking protocol designed to create a single path over a network, preventing any loops from occurring on a network even if there are multiple paths to the same destination.
  2. Short for Shielded Twisted Pair, see the STP cable definition for further information.
  3. Short for Software Test Plan, STP is a plan developed as a guideline to test computer software.

Also see: BPDU, Network definitions, Protocol