How to get the Node's server IP behind a load balancer in Java

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I have a webpage behind a load balancer, and I want to display the user (for troubleshooting purposes) the IP of the actual node that the user is connected to (will be the same for a while due to sticky session)

I'm sure it's a very trivial question, but I want to be sure, what Java API should be used for that? will all APIs return me the request host? or will it be server dependent?

See also http://stackoverflow.com/questions/901755/how-to-get-the-ip-of-the-computer-on-linux-through-java wherein multiple interfaces are considered. — David J. Liszewski, Jan 18 '11 at 19:24
I have the same problem. Can any one suggest me some API for python to achieve the same ? — Agniswar Bakshi, May 03 '16 at 06:15

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Oct 31 '16 at 13:40

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InetAddress.getLocalHost().getHostName() will give you the name of the server you are on. InetAddress.getLocalHost().getHostAddress() will give the IP Address of the server you are on.

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answered Jan 18 '11 at 18:53

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How to get the Node's server IP behind a load balancer in Java

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