oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/oxide.rs

Add the ability to see the IP address of the server being accessed

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Description

While using the Oxide CLI to access a silo by DNS name, it may be able to hit one of multiple nexus instances. When debugging, it would be nice to be able to see the specific IP address (to help rule out whether any issues are tied to a specific instance).

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Trace the Oxide CLI path used when accessing a silo by DNS name, then determine how the specific server IP should be exposed; done means the CLI shows the IP address of the server reached for debugging.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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