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REST API
REST-API provides application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow Dell
Networking OS switches to be managed by in-house or third-party system
management tools.
• Common third-party management tool sets are supported as plug-ins to the Open
Automation Framework, including Dell AIM, EMC Smarts Ionix, IBM Systems
Director, HP Network Automation (NA), CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager,
and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
• Industry-standard management protocols are supported, such as SNMP (Get and
Set) and Representational State Transfer (REST).
• User protocols are supported, such as CLI/CLI-script, XML (Get and Set) and
Web-based commands.
REST-API greatly improves network manageability by allowing Dell Networking
switches to be managed by third-party system management tools via standard
program interfaces.
The programmatic management environment and set of interfaces communicate
directly with third-party system management tools, avoiding the need for a dedicated
network management tool. As a result, network management is simplified and the
number of management tools is minimized.
Web Server with HTTP Support
The Open Automation Framework supports Web connectivity through its Web server
with HTTP support.
• The Web Server consists of both HTTP and HTTPS daemons running on a
switch.