opensafely-core / opensafely-core/backend-server

Document DNS config required for accessing test backend

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Description

To access https://test.backends.opensafely.org, I had to add the following to /etc/hosts:

178.62.55.167   test.backends.opensafely.org

We should document this.

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Research direction

Start by finding the repository's existing documentation entry point for accessing the test backend, then verify the issue's URL and the required /etc/hosts entry. Done means the documentation clearly explains the DNS configuration needed to reach test.backends.opensafely.org.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation, networking
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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