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OpenConfig vs YANG Data Models

Developers should learn OpenConfig when working in network automation, DevOps for networking (NetDevOps), or managing large-scale, heterogeneous network infrastructures meets developers should learn yang when working in network automation, sdn, or telecommunications to create interoperable and scalable network management solutions. Here's our take.

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OpenConfig

Developers should learn OpenConfig when working in network automation, DevOps for networking (NetDevOps), or managing large-scale, heterogeneous network infrastructures

OpenConfig

Nice Pick

Developers should learn OpenConfig when working in network automation, DevOps for networking (NetDevOps), or managing large-scale, heterogeneous network infrastructures

Pros

  • +It's essential for automating configuration, telemetry collection, and operational tasks in modern networks using tools like Ansible, Python scripts, or custom applications, reducing vendor lock-in and improving interoperability
  • +Related to: yang, gnmi

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

YANG Data Models

Developers should learn YANG when working in network automation, SDN, or telecommunications to create interoperable and scalable network management solutions

Pros

  • +It is essential for building tools that configure routers, switches, and other network equipment programmatically, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency
  • +Related to: netconf, restconf

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use OpenConfig if: You want it's essential for automating configuration, telemetry collection, and operational tasks in modern networks using tools like ansible, python scripts, or custom applications, reducing vendor lock-in and improving interoperability and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use YANG Data Models if: You prioritize it is essential for building tools that configure routers, switches, and other network equipment programmatically, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency over what OpenConfig offers.

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The Bottom Line
OpenConfig wins

Developers should learn OpenConfig when working in network automation, DevOps for networking (NetDevOps), or managing large-scale, heterogeneous network infrastructures

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