OCClient: An Integrated Device Management Tool for SDN Networks
Abstract
While network administrators may typically handle integration with APIs, doing so, especially with ONOS, SDN controller, which lacks an SDK client, can be time and resource-intensive. To address this, OCClient was developed as a support tool, offering a more streamlined approach to interacting with the controller. OCClient’s binary and compatibility across most environments simplify adoption, especially within automated management flows like GitOps. For the testing scenario, a laboratory was provisioned with devices emulated by CNETLAB and a controller, both without relationships. Finally, a JSON file containing device declarations and their respective links was used to apply device registration settings to the controller. Subsequently, the tool was also used to remove links and register devices from the controller. Lastly, a comparison was made between applying the settings through the tool or through direct implementation using a programming language, considering the requirements for the development of the tool.
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