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Autossh Command: Logging Autossh Output
An engineer would use this autossh command when they need to establish a persistent SSH tunnel while enabling detailed logging for both autossh and the SSH connection, allowing them to troubleshoot connection issues effectively. Exact CLI syntax to logging autossh output using Autossh.
When to use this: An engineer would use this autossh command when they need to establish a persistent SSH tunnel while enabling detailed logging for both autossh and the SSH connection, allowing them to troubleshoot connection issues effectively.
Destructive Command Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Syntax
AUTOSSH_DEBUG=1 AUTOSSH_LOGFILE=<path/to/autossh_log_file.log> autossh -f -M <monitor_port> -v -E <path/to/ssh_log_file.log> <ssh_command>AUTOSSH_DEBUG=1 AUTOSSH_LOGFILE=<path/to/autossh_log_file.log> autossh -f -M <monitor_port> -v -E <path/to/ssh_log_file.log> <ssh_command>Command Breakdown
-f- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-M- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-v- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-E- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to logging autossh output 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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