microsoft / microsoft/arc-switch

ArcNet Security - HMDS Integration for Credential Management

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enhancement Feature P1
Dominant language
Go
Stars
6
Forks
4
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

Parent feature for integrating HMDS (Host Metadata Service) to standardize credential management on the Arc service architecture, eliminating the need to maintain credentials locally on network devices.

Objectives

  • Integrate with HMDS service in collaboration with the Arc team
  • Migrate install scripts to use the new HMDS service
  • Implement credential management for Dell and Cisco devices
  • Standardize on Arc service architecture patterns
  • Validate security improvements through testing

Benefits

  • Eliminates local credential storage on network devices
  • Aligns with Arc service architecture standards
  • Improved security posture for ArcNet deployments
  • Centralized credential management

Scope

  • Dell network devices
  • Cisco network devices

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by mapping the install scripts and the existing Dell and Cisco device integrations, then clarify the HMDS interface and Arc service patterns with the Arc team. The work is done when both device types use centralized HMDS credential management and security improvements are validated through testing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
networking, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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