Support IP modes in connector and resolver

[GlenDC]

enum IpMode

• dual (default)
• singleIpV4
• singleIpV6
• dualPreferIpv4

Then wrapper types can be made:

• DnsResolveIpMode(IpMode): control what Dns can resolve to
• ConnectIpMode(IpMode): define what ip can connect to

[GlenDC]

These wrapper types are then to be used in the core tcp connector code, as to make sure we respect these desires when establishing a tcp connection.

[AnkurRathore]

@GlenDC I would like to work on this. let me know what I need to do to start contributing.

[GlenDC]

Hi @AnkurRathore , welcome and nice to meet you. It's all yours for now.

I can give you the high level steps that I would undertake if i would do it myself, but feel free to diviate where you see fit at your own best judgement:

1. implement the enum types as I'll lay them out at end of my comment;
2. use DnsResolveIpMode in

   rama/rama-tcp/src/client/connect.rs

   Line 153 in 45848f3

   async fn tcp_connect_inner<State, Dns, Connector>(

   to respect that enum (both to not resolve what shouldn't be resolved, and also to make it respect the preference. Because currently both IPv4 and IPv6 are allowed, and Ipv6 is currently always preferred (see delay))
3. use ConnectIpMode in (a)

   rama/rama-tcp/src/client/connect.rs

   Line 121 in 45848f3

   let addr = (ip, port).into();

   to ensure we don't connect to IPv4/IPv6 if not desired, also use that same mode to overwrite DnsResolveIPMode in case ConnectIPMode is stricter. E.g. if IPv4 only is desired, than it's pointless to request Ipv6 addresses :)

enum DnsResolveIpMode
    dual (default)
    singleIpV4
    singleIpV6
    dualPreferIpv4

enum ConnectIpMode
    dual (default)
    ipv4
    ipv6

I do not know how good your rust or network knowledge is. So in case something is not clear now, or at any point, do feel free to ask. I'm here to mentor where you see fit. Also feel free to open a PR even if not yet "finished", in case you are stuck, want guidance or have questions of any other kind. I'm here. I do not always respond immediately, but I do promise I'll always get back to you eventually.

[AnkurRathore]

@GlenDC Thanks for including me. I have some experience in developing Software defined networking applications using Python. I have a basic knowledge about Rust and thought by improving that by getting involved in open source projects. I will be going through the Rama book and the source code to gain a better understanding. Will surely get back to you when stuck.

[GlenDC]

Closed mostly in #348 by @AnkurRathore .
Thanks for all the hard work and persistence!