Samofatov, Nickolay wrote:

>Regarding IP address there is a complication. Performance API plugin
>parses DPB and extracts informational items from there.
>I think if I make REMOTE interface put remote IP address into DPB before
>passing connect call down the chain I won't break architectural
>layering.
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>

Wrongo, lad. Have the server use the client IP address from the socket
library to extend the DPB so it can't be forged. Then a security plugin
can trust the IP and check against valid ranges for database access.

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