15.11.2026 –, Workshop Room #7#
In this workshop session, we will explore how the high-performance protocol gRPC can be used to interact with a modern network OS: monitoring, configuration, operations, and even beyond!
Content
The workshop will touch on what gRPC is, and which gRPC services are available for managing networks. We will try out the full suite of gNxI protocols using open source tools, namely:
- gNMI: used for network management and monitoring
- gNOI: for operational tasks, like image upgrades and reboots
- gNSI: security-related tasks, e.g. gRPC access policy and certificate rotation
- gRIBI: manipulating the RIB programmatically, injecting routes on-demand
Prerequisites
We will be providing participants with a VM pre-loaded with all necessary tools and network topology.
No previous programming or gRPC experience required for this beginner-friendly workshop!
An SSH client and a browser. Optionally, VS Code or similar IDEs capable of remote connection for an easier workflow.
Gordon has been part of the networking community ever since he started working, and until recently, was working as a network operator. Recently, he joined Nokia as a Consulting Systems Engineer focusing on data center networks. In his free time, he volunteers in the network teams of conferences and camps and is one of the maintainers of Containerlab,