Drag and drop each RESTCONF method on the left to its matching NETCONF equivalent on the right.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Retrieve data (equivalent to get or get-config)
Create a new data resource (equivalent to edit-config with create)
Replace an existing resource (equivalent to edit-config with replace)
Partially update a resource (equivalent to edit-config with merge)
Remove a resource (equivalent to edit-config with delete)
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
GET: Retrieve data (equivalent to get or get-config)
RESTCONF GET retrieves data (like NETCONF get/get-config), POST creates a resource (like edit-config with operation create), PUT replaces a resource (like edit-config with operation replace), PATCH partially updates (like edit-config with operation merge), and DELETE removes a resource (like edit-config with operation delete).
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Key term
NETCONF Protocol
NETCONF is a network management protocol that uses a structured data format to configure, retrieve, and modify network devices in a standard, programmatic way.
Key term
REST API for Network Devices
A REST API for network devices is a set of rules that allows software applications to communicate with routers, switches, and firewalls using standard web methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE over HTTP or HTTPS.
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