In order to minimize the amount of data that needs to cross the network, most northbound management interfaces include support to receive a query when data is requested. This query is used to filter down the response data set before it is sent across the network. The "List Filters" feature introduced in ConfD 7.1 enables ConfD to pass query criteria down to Data Providers for processing. By taking advantage of this feature in your Data Provider application code, you can increase performance as a result of moving less data between your Data Provider and the ConfD core engine while reducing the compute load inside your network device.
Download our “List Filters in ConfD” application note to get an introduction to the List Filters feature – what it is, how it works, and how to implement it in your Data Provider code.
Sincerely,
John Lawitzke, ConfD Product Manager
