oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/omicron

Ephemeral IP should ideally be released once an instance stops running

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Description

Currently ephemeral IP address seems to be released only after an instance has been destroyed (probably the expected behavior per #1333). Customer will likely want to optimize external IP resources and expect the public cloud experience, i.e. free up the IP address for the next guest if the instance with it has stopped running after certain time threshold.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; start by tracing how an instance stop is handled and how ephemeral IPs are released after destruction. Before implementation, clarify the time threshold and expected reassignment behavior, then add coverage for the agreed stop-and-release lifecycle.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cloud, networking
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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