Can't open locked file with VI
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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