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+# Azure-specific configuration, from Fedora Cloud SIG, f43 branch
+# https://pagure.io/fedora-kiwi-descriptions/blob/d8874b9ee71851b06aaecf43e492d1a6a4f3f164/f/config.sh#_164
+
+cat > /etc/ssh/sshd_config.d/50-client-alive-interval.conf << EOF
+ClientAliveInterval 120
+EOF
+
+cat >> /etc/chrony.conf << EOF
+# Azure's virtual time source:
+# https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/time-sync#check-for-ptp-clock-source
+refclock PHC /dev/ptp_hyperv poll 3 dpoll -2 offset 0
+EOF
+
+# Support Azure's accelerated networking feature; without this the network fails
+# to come up. It may need adjustments for additional drivers in the future.
+cat > /etc/NetworkManager/conf.d/99-azure-unmanaged-devices.conf << EOF
+# Ignore SR-IOV interface on Azure, since it's transparently bonded
+# to the synthetic interface
+[keyfile]
+unmanaged-devices=driver:mlx4_core;driver:mlx5_core
+EOF