Push and Pull Modes in SLP Overview

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Updated:February 22, 2024
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Q: What is PUSH and PULL mode in SLP?


A: PUSH mode is a connection method in SLP where the device initiates communication with SSM On-Prem/CSLU using a destination address URL configured on the device. The device pushes the USAGE reports and AUTH requests (if any) to the SSM On-Prem or CSLU application. The devices working in PUSH mode are added as ‘product-initiated mode’ in SSM On-Prem/CSLU.


PULL mode is a connection method in SLP where the SSM On-Prem/CSLU application initiates communication with the device. The SSM On-Prem/CSLU application PULLS the USAGE reports from the device. The device is added on SSM On-Prem/CSLU with the connection mode as NETCONF, RESTCONF, or REST API. The devices operating in PULL mode require you to configure NETCONF, RESTCONF, or REST API in them.


Q: When should we use PUSH mode and PULL mode?


A: The mode you choose depends on your preference in accordance with your network setup. If you prefer the devices to initiate communication with SSM On-Prem, use PUSH mode. If you prefer SSM On-Prem to initiate communication with the devices, use PULL mode. PULL mode requires additional configuration on the device such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, or REST-API.

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Note: If your devices are behind the NAT router communicating with the SSM On-Prem application, the devices must operate in PUSH mode.


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22-Feb-2024
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15-Feb-2024
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