Cumulus Networks offers the NVUE (Network Virtualization Utility Engine) API, providing an abstraction layer over traditional configuration mechanisms. This allows for a more intuitive and standardized approach to network configuration and management, echoing modern software development practices.
Arista EOS (eAPI)
Arista's EOS platform leverages OpenConfig, a collaborative effort among network operators to define vendor-neutral data models for configuring and managing networks. OpenConfig facilitates simplified, consistent interactions across different network devices.
Cisco NX-OS (gRPC)
Cisco's NX-OS supports gRPC, enabling efficient, scalable, and programmatic network device management. This interface allows for the streaming of telemetry data and the execution of configuration commands.
