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Server falls asleep with active SSH connection

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Description

Refs: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-remote-release/issues/4097

"OpenSSH for Windows" version
Server: 7.7.2.3, Client: 8.1.0.1

Server OperatingSystem
Windows 10.0.19042 Pro (Beta Channel)

Client OperatingSystem
Windows 10.0.20270 Enterprise (Dev Channel)

What is failing
Server falls asleep during active SSH connection -- happens with both an active terminal connection and using VS Code remote

Expected output
Server should stay awake

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the sleep behavior with an active terminal SSH connection, then compare it with a VS Code remote connection using the listed Windows and OpenSSH versions. Trace the server-side behavior around an active session; done means the Windows server remains awake during both connection types.

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Assessment

Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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