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17 package io.fd.vpp.jvpp;
19 import java.io.IOException;
22 * Representation of a management connection to VPP.
24 public interface VppConnection extends AutoCloseable {
27 * Opens VppConnection for communication with VPP.
29 * @throws IOException if connection is not established
31 void connect() throws IOException;
34 * Checks if this instance connection is active.
36 * @throws IllegalStateException if this instance was disconnected.
41 * Closes Vpp connection.