add telnet support
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Description
Currently it's not possible to use telnet with rex, but the implementation is modular enough that it might possible to add (thinking architecturally), via writing proper Rex::Interface::{Connection,Exec,File,Fs}::Telnet modules. I'm not sure how file operations would exactly work over a telnet connection, and I don't see how big obstacle would that be (and quite possibly I'm just missing something obvious).
Based on a quick search, looks like Net::Telnet (https://metacpan.org/pod/Net::Telnet) would be a good start to interact with machines over telnet connections when using Perl, and quite surely rex would use that module in the background if implemented.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing Rex::Interface::{Connection,Exec,File,Fs} and the Net::Telnet module referenced in the issue. Determine how file operations should work over telnet and define the scope of each Telnet interface module. Done means Rex can use telnet connections through the relevant interfaces, including file operations.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- perl
- Domain
- devops
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100