[LOG4J2-1755] Add converters and validators related to hostnames and ports

• Type: New Feature
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Fix Version/s: 2.8
• Component/s: Core
• Assignee: Matt Sicker
• Reporter: Matt Sicker
• Created: 30/Dec/16 19:59
• Updated: 30/Dec/16 21:02
• Resolved: 30/Dec/16 21:02

Description

Add TypeConverter implementations for InetAddress, and add a constraint validator for a valid hostname. This would be useful for plugins such as a Cassandra appender (LOG4J2-1730).