Can't open locked file with VI

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Modified the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file using VI and was unable to figure out how to exit the file
  • Rebooted the server which did not clear the file lock
  • Edited the file, and the error went away

Environment

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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