1
Q
REST API
A
Northbound
Stateless
Returns data in XML or JSON
2
Q
HTTP verbs
A
GET - read
POST - Adds to data
PATCH - Changes Data
PUT - Replaces data
Delete -
3
Q
NETCONF
A
Southbound
XML or JSON
YANG instead of SNMP
Replaces SNMP
4
Q
RESTCONF
A
Like REST, uses HTTP verbs
5
Q
OpFlex
A
Declarative
6
Q
OpFlow
A
Imperative
7
Q
OnePK
A
Cisco Proprietary
Uses Java, C, or Python
8
Q
Declarative
A
Provides less detailed instructions to controller
9
Q
Imperative
A
Provides more detailed instructions to the controller
