protocol (OVSDB)
Syntax
protocol protocol {
port number;
}
Hierarchy Level
[edit protocols ovsdb controller ]
Description
Configure the security protocol that protects the connection between a Juniper Networks device that supports the Open vSwitch Database (OVSDB) management protocol and a software-defined networking (SDN) controller.
The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection requires a private key and certificates, which must be stored in the /var/db/certs directory of the Juniper Networks device. See Creating and Installing an SSL Key and Certificate on a Juniper Networks Device for Connection with SDN Controllers.
Options
| protocol | Establish a secure connection to the SDN controller, using SSL or TCP. |
SSL is the only supported connection protocol.
Default:
ssl
The remaining statement is explained separately. See CLI Explorer.
Required Privilege Level
admin—To view this statement in the configuration.
admin-control—To add this statement to the configuration.
Release Information
Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 14.1R2.