RESTCONF

RESTCONF is an IETF-standardised protocol for configuring and managing network devices through a REST-based interface. It uses HTTP or HTTPS and provides access to network data based on YANG data models. Applications and automation solutions can retrieve, create, modify or delete configuration and operational data in a structured manner. Data is typically exchanged in JSON or XML format. RESTCONF is particularly relevant to Network Automation, Software-Defined Networking and the integration of network devices into API-based management platforms. Compared with NETCONF, RESTCONF follows widely used REST and HTTP mechanisms more closely, making it suitable for integration with web applications and automation workflows. The protocol supports standardised and programmable management of modern network infrastructures.