Network Device Telemetry Protocols with Dinesh Dutt
In Episode 205 of Software Gone Wild, the discussion with Dinesh Dutt explores the persistent use of screen scraping over modern protocols due to practical reasons, despite vendors' frequent changes to data models and APIs.
MAIN POINTS
- Vendors often change data models and APIs, causing frustration.
- Screen scraping persists due to inertia and practical reasons.
- Modern protocols like NETCONF, gNMI, and protobufs are alternatives.
- Dinesh Dutt provides insights into network telemetry challenges.
TAKEAWAYS
- Screen scraping remains common despite advancements in network protocols.
- Vendor changes can disrupt established customer workflows.
- Practical needs sometimes outweigh theoretical protocol advantages.
- Expert insights highlight the gap between vendor intentions and user realities.