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slow_ssh_conn_ec2.md

Had EC2 servers suddenly be really slow to log in. Was able to resolve by:

  1. Editing /etc/ssh/sshd_config to set UseDNS no.
    • This seemingly doesn't provide any added security, AFAIK.
  2. Restarting the service with sudo /sbin/service sshd restart.
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