vmware / vmware/photon

SSH disconnect after 15 min of idling

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Description

Describe the bug

After one of the latest updates my SSH connection is being disconnected/logged off after 15 minutes of idling. How can I prevent this?

Reproduction steps
  1. Logging in to the VM with SSH as root.
  2. Not doing anything for 15 minutes.
  3. SSH connection is disconnected/logged off.
Expected behavior

I should not be disconnected/logged off after 15 minutes as before.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported behavior with an SSH connection to a VM as root, leaving it idle for 15 minutes. Inspect the SSH or session configuration and recent updates involved, then confirm a concrete change that prevents the unexpected disconnect without affecting normal session behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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