autossh
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Autossh Command: Start Ssh Session Monitoring
An engineer would use the autossh command to establish and monitor a persistent SSH connection to a remote server, automatically restarting the session if it drops, during a deployment process where continuous access is critical for real-time troubleshooting. Exact CLI syntax to start ssh session monitoring using Autossh.
When to use this: An engineer would use the autossh command to establish and monitor a persistent SSH connection to a remote server, automatically restarting the session if it drops, during a deployment process where continuous access is critical for real-time troubleshooting.
Command Syntax
autossh -M <monitor_port> "<ssh_command>"autossh -M <monitor_port> "<ssh_command>"Command Breakdown
-M- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to start ssh session monitoring using Autossh.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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