Added ability to access mongo oplog via a proxy#751
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The code snippet demonstrates the configuration of MongoDB client options, including timezone awareness and proxy settings for oplog access. The tz_aware attribute is correctly initialized based on the provided keyword arguments, indicating whether timezone-aware functionality is required. Similarly, is_oplog_proxy is set to determine if the connection is via a MongoDB oplog proxy.
The add_option method is utilized to configure command-line interface (CLI) options for these settings. The help descriptions for is_oplog_proxy are clear and accurately describe its purpose for distinguishing between direct and proxied oplog access.
Recommendation:
To enhance clarity and maintain consistency, consider the following adjustments:
- Consistent Terminology: Ensure that terminology is consistent throughout the code and documentation. For example, the description for is_oplog_proxy should be aligned to avoid confusion (e.g., use "proxy with access to mongo oplog.rs" consistently).
- Documentation: Add comments or docstrings to the add_option function to explain its purpose and parameters. This will help other developers understand how to use and extend this function.
- Code Formatting: Verify that there are no unintended spaces or formatting issues. For instance, ensure that the indentation and alignment are consistent to improve readability.
- Error Handling: Consider implementing validation or error handling for the options being set. For example, check if tz_aware and is_oplog_proxy receive valid values and handle any potential exceptions that may arise.
Fixes #390
Added a new flag
--is_oplog_proxywhich tells the mongo connector to access oplog via the URI passed in. mongo_connector does not connect to individual shards directly to access mongo oplog.mongo-connector -m <IP_ADDRESS>:<PORT> -a <USER> -p <PASS> --ssl-ca-certs=path/to/.pem -t <ELASTIC_DESTINATION> -d elastic2_doc_manager --is_oplog_proxy=True