Model-Driven Network Managment with gNMIc and YANG

A hands-on lab environment for configuring Nokia SR Linux routers using gNMIc and YANG models on Containerlab.

Prerequisites

To use this lab, you need to be familiar with the following:

• Docker
• Containerlab
• Nokia SR Linux
• YANG
• gNMI
• gNMIc

How to Navigate and Use This Repo

1. Start with the tutorial: Your main guide is the tutorial. It will walk you through the entire process.
2. Meet the prerequisites: Ensure you have a Linux machine with Docker, Containerlab, and gNMIc installed, as noted below.
3. Clone and launch: Clone the repository and use the lab1.clab.yaml file with containerlab deploy to spin up the virtual network.
4. Follow the steps: The tutorial will guide you to run gNMIc commands to configure the routers using YANG models.
5. Experiment: Once the lab is running, you can explore the config/ directory or modify the scripts to try your own configurations.

Installation

To proceed with the lab, you will need a Linux VM. You also need to install the following:

• Docker
• Containerlab
• gNMIc

Clone this lab to a directory in your machine:

$ git clone https://github.com/martimy/clab_yang [folder name]

Configuration

Follow the instructions in this tutorial to start lab and configure the routers.

Links

• Nokia SR Linux 23.10 Configuration Basics

Author

Created by Maen Artimy - Personal Blog