Cisco Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager 2.0 Entwickleranleitung
Appendix II – REST Clients
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Several commercially available clients are available to exercise the RESTCONF/YANG
interface. Use the API specification to create HTTP GET requests to send through these
clients. Such tools allow the customer to explore the interface and troubleshoot problems.
Two examples are:
interface. Use the API specification to create HTTP GET requests to send through these
clients. Such tools allow the customer to explore the interface and troubleshoot problems.
Two examples are:
Postman–A Google Chrome App which sends HTTP requests specified by the user
and displays the response in raw or pretty format.
and displays the response in raw or pretty format.
SoapUI by SMARTBEAR–This application also sends and receives HTTP information. It
provides support for automated tests.
provides support for automated tests.
In production, the customer’s bespoke software will communicate with the Cisco EPN-
Manager using the RESTCONF/YANG API over HTTP. The exact sequence of the requests
depends on the customer application. Packet tracing tools, such as Wireshark, can be used
to identify problems.