300-435 Question 56
Single answerA network engineer is tasked with implementing a configuration management solution for a multi-vendor network environment. The engineer needs a YANG model that provides a vendor-neutral approach to configuring network devices and ensures interoperability across diverse platforms. Which YANG model should the engineer choose?
- A
OpenConfig
- B
IETF YANG models
- C
Native YANG models
- D
Proprietary YANG models
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
OpenConfig is the best choice for a multi-vendor environment because it provides a vendor-neutral framework for configuring and managing network devices. This ensures interoperability and standardization, which is essential in mixed-network environments. While IETF YANG models are vendor-neutral, they are more focused on protocol standards rather than configuration management across vendors. Native and proprietary YANG models are specific to individual vendors and do not support the interoperability required in this scenario.
- A. Correct.
OpenConfig is a vendor-neutral YANG model designed for multi-vendor environments. It provides interoperability and is particularly useful for standardizing configurations across diverse platforms.
- B. Incorrect.
IETF YANG models are also vendor-neutral but are primarily developed for standard protocols and less specific to configuration management for multi-vendor interoperability compared to OpenConfig.
- C. Incorrect.
Native YANG models are vendor-specific and tailored to the features and capabilities of a particular vendor's devices, making them unsuitable for a multi-vendor environment.
- D. Incorrect.
Proprietary YANG models are not a standardized type of YANG model and are generally specific to individual vendors, limiting their usefulness in multi-vendor scenarios.