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prelude: >
    Configuration option type of ``HostAddressOpt`` added to accept and
    validate both IP addresses and hostnames. Please refer to the
    ``features`` section for more information.

features:
  - Configuration option type of ``HostAddressOpt`` added to accept both
    valid IP address (IPv4 and IPv6) values as well as hostnames.
    The ``HostAddressOpt`` will accept both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
    and ensure that strict checks are performed on the IP versions.
    This option type will also accept and accurately validate hostnames
    ensuring that no invalid IP passes as a valid hostname.