Automated Network Programmability Using OpenConfig YANG Models and NETCONF Protocol

Published

April 2, 2024

Author(s)

Abderrahim Amlou, Amar Abane, Mheni Merzouki, Lydia Ait Oucheggou, Zineb Maasaoui, Abdella Battou

Abstract

This paper introduces a microservice-based architecture designed to enable automation of network programmability and management. Amid the complexity of today's networks and the diversity of equipment, achieving efficient and reliable network programmability poses a significant challenge. Our architecture leverages the OpenConfig YANG models and the NETCONF protocol to simplify network configuration, automate tasks, and avoid errors. We demonstrate how our solution streamlines the collection and configuration workflows, enabling network operators to efficiently manage complex networks. The paper further presents a performance evaluation of the proposed design, which confirms its efficacy in handling complex configurations and its fault tolerance capabilities.

Conference Dates

December 4-7, 2023

Conference Location

Smart Village, Giza, EG

Conference Title

20th ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA 2023)

Pub Type

Conferences

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https://doi.org/10.1109/AICCSA59173.2023.10479244

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Keywords

Network management, Network automation, Network configuration, OpenConfig, YANG model, NETCONF

Citation

Amlou, A. , Abane, A. , Merzouki, M. , Ait Oucheggou, L. , Maasaoui, Z. and Battou, A. (2024), Automated Network Programmability Using OpenConfig YANG Models and NETCONF Protocol, 20th ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA 2023), Smart Village, Giza, EG, [online], https://doi.org/10.1109/AICCSA59173.2023.10479244, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=956498 (Accessed July 18, 2024)