Data Serialization

Data Serialization

Data Serialization is the process of converting structured data to a standardized format that allows sharing or storage of the data in a form that allows recovery of its original structure
- Example formats include XML, JSON, YAML

XML Sample

<IPInterfaces>
	<entry>
		<Interface><FastEthernet0/0</Interface>
		<IP-Address>192.168.1.1</IP-Address>
		<Status>up</Status>
		<Protocol>up</Protocol>
	</entry>
</IPInterfaces>

JSON Sample

"ArrayOfObjects":[
{
"name":"Object1",
"number":420,
"boolean_value":false,
"ArrayofNumbers":[420,69,3],
"Nullvalue":,
},
{
"name":"Object2",
"ipaddress":"192.168.1.1"
}
]

YAML Sample

---
NETWORKING:
	domain_name: cisco.com
	domain_name_servers: [171.70.168.183]
	networks:
	- gateway: 192.168.50.1
	  pool: [192.168.50.100 to 192.168.50.2504
	  segments: [management, provision]
	  subnet: 192.168.50.0/24
	  vlan_id: 105

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OSI or TCP/IP Layer

CCNA Exam Topic

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