Kill SSH Session Putty Keys in VS Code's Remote - SSH Extension

As a developer, you often work on projects that require remote connections to virtual machines or servers. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) provides a seamless way to connect to these remote hosts using its Remote - SSH extension. This extension allows you to edit and debug your code as if it were local, while maintaining the benefits of working remotely. However, sometimes you may need to disconnect from an SSH session for various reasons.

One such reason is when you want to kill an existing SSH session in Putty keys. The Remote Status bar item in VS Code provides a quick way to view and manage your remote connections. By clicking on this item, you can access the Remote - SSH commands that allow you to disconnect from an SSH session or switch between multiple sessions.

To use the Remote - SSH extension, ensure you have an Azure subscription installed. If you don't have one, create a free account before proceeding. Additionally, make sure your local machine has an OpenSSH compatible SSH client installed, such as OpenSSH or Git Bash. PuTTY is not supported for this purpose.

Before starting, complete the following steps:

* Create a Node.js Express web app to demonstrate how you can edit and debug code on a remote machine with VS Code.

* Configure IntelliSense for cross-compiling by installing the required extensions and configuring your project settings.

In this tutorial, we will walk through creating and connecting to a virtual machine (VM) on Azure using the Visual Studio Code Remote - SSH extension. This will enable you to work on a remote machine as if it were local, allowing you to edit and debug code without worrying about the complexity of remote connections.

To kill an existing SSH session in Putty keys, follow these steps:

1. Open VS Code and navigate to the Remote Status bar item.

2. Click on the item to access the Remote - SSH commands.

3. Select the 'Disconnect' option to close the current SSH session.

4. If you need to reconnect to a different remote host or switch between multiple sessions, use the same Remote - SSH commands.

In conclusion, the VS Code Remote - SSH extension provides an efficient way to manage your remote connections and kill existing SSH sessions in Putty keys. With this extension, you can work on projects that require remote access without worrying about the complexity of SSH connections. Follow the steps outlined in this tutorial to create a virtual machine on Azure and start working with VS Code's Remote - SSH extension today!

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