gNMI (gRPC Network Management Interface) is a network management protocol that uses gRPC and a YANG-based data model to configure, retrieve, and subscribe to operational data from network devices. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics gNMI defines a set of gRPC-based RPCs that provide configuration management, state retrieval, and telemetry streaming for network elements using a common schema. It typically uses YANG models to structure data and relies on protocol

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