<!-- This template is a great use for issues that are feature::additions or technical tasks for larger issues.--> ### Proposal <!-- Use this section to explain the feature and how it will work. It can be helpful to add technical details, design proposals, and links to related epics or issues. --> <!-- Consider adding related issues and epics to this issue. You can also reference the Feature Proposal Template (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/.gitlab/issue_templates/Feature%20proposal%20-%20detailed.md) for additional details to consider adding to this issue. Additionally, as a data oriented organization, when your feature exits planning breakdown, consider adding the `What does success look like, and how can we measure that?` section. --> Nuget symbol package capability (`.snupkg`) was added in %"14.1" [Outstanding from that issue is](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/262081#note_608553709): - Ensure Visual Studio and dotnet-symbol are able to consume these symbol packages correctly. [The documentation states](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/packages/nuget_repository/#symbol-packages): > Consuming symbol packages is not yet guaranteed using clients such as Visual Studio or dotnet-symbol. The .snupkg files are available for download through the UI or the API. A customer has asked if GitLab provides _symbol server support_ (GitLab team members can read more [in the ticket](https://gitlab.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/238997)). [Reading the "Improved package debugging experience with the NuGet.org symbol server" announcement](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/nuget/improved-package-debugging-experience-with-the-nuget-org-symbol-server/) the final steps detail how to "consume snupgg in Visual studio" > Under Symbol file (.pdb) locations, add a new symbol server location by selecting the + symbol in the toolbar. Use the following URL https://symbols.nuget.org/download/symbols --- This feature request is to - document how to configure GitLab as a symbol server - add the necessary back end support so GitLab can act as a symbol server ## Related issues related: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/262081