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What is a benefit of OpenConfig YANG models as compared to IETF YANG models?

The correct answer is C. OpenConfig YANG models are more rapidly developed than IETF YANG models, which take more time in development. OpenConfig YANG models are developed more rapidly than IETF YANG models due to a focused, industry-led approach that prioritizes addressing immediate operational requirements.

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Question

What is a benefit of OpenConfig YANG models as compared to IETF YANG models?

Options

  • AOpenConfig YANG models are better in heterogeneous environments because they are vendor-neutral and IETF YANG models are vendor-specific.
  • BOpenConfig YANG models are designed to integrate with platform-specific features and IETF YANG models integrate with device-specific features.
  • COpenConfig YANG models are more rapidly developed than IETF YANG models, which take more time in development.
  • DOpenConfig YANG models implement more features because of vendor support and IETF YANG models have user support functionality.

How the community answered

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  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    88% (45)
  • D
    6% (3)

Why each option

OpenConfig YANG models are developed more rapidly than IETF YANG models due to a focused, industry-led approach that prioritizes addressing immediate operational requirements.

AOpenConfig YANG models are better in heterogeneous environments because they are vendor-neutral and IETF YANG models are vendor-specific.

Both OpenConfig and IETF YANG models aim to be vendor-neutral, providing standardized data models for network configuration and operational state. OpenConfig's focus is on common operational use cases, making it effective in heterogeneous environments, but it's not the sole distinction regarding vendor neutrality.

BOpenConfig YANG models are designed to integrate with platform-specific features and IETF YANG models integrate with device-specific features.

Both types of models aim to abstract device specifics. OpenConfig focuses on common operational interfaces across vendors, while IETF models cover broader networking aspects. Neither is specifically designed to integrate with only "platform-specific" or "device-specific" features in a way that differentiates them fundamentally like this.

COpenConfig YANG models are more rapidly developed than IETF YANG models, which take more time in development.Correct

OpenConfig models are developed by a consortium of network operators, allowing for a more agile and rapid development cycle focused on practical operational requirements. In contrast, IETF standardization involves a more formal, consensus-driven process that often results in a longer development and approval timeline.

DOpenConfig YANG models implement more features because of vendor support and IETF YANG models have user support functionality.

The number of features implemented is not a direct differentiator; rather, it's about the scope and speed of development. OpenConfig's strength comes from operator collaboration, not necessarily more features due to vendor support, and both types of models benefit from user community input.

Concept tested: OpenConfig vs. IETF YANG models

Source: https://www.openconfig.net/

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#OpenConfig#IETF YANG#YANG models#Model Development

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