keptalive
The term "keptalive" refers to a mechanism used in network communication protocols to maintain an active connection between two endpoints, typically a client and a server. This technique is essential in scenarios where prolonged periods of inactivity might otherwise lead to the premature termination of a connection, such as in TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) sessions.
In TCP, a keptalive feature is implemented to detect and recover from dead connections. When enabled, the
Keptalive is particularly useful in long-running applications, such as web servers, databases, or remote administration tools,
The configuration of keptalive parameters, including the interval between probes and the number of retries before
While keptalive is primarily associated with TCP, similar concepts exist in other protocols, such as UDP (User