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  • 1.  Proper NTP configuration

    Posted Apr 17, 2013 12:59 PM

    I can't ever seem to find the right documentation on this so was hoping someone could clarify.

    In order for our hosts to sync up with a time server does the NTP client service have to be started or not?  Or do we just put in NTP servers and set time?



  • 2.  RE: Proper NTP configuration

    Posted Apr 17, 2013 01:06 PM

    "...does the NTP client service have to be started or not?..."

    Yes, it has to be started.

    "...do we just put in NTP servers..."

    This is necessary too, ntp-client need to know the source of accurate time.

    "...and set time?..."

    Not needed. NTP-client will set the correct time itself, after contacting ntp-servers a few times. If you need more info about how ntp is working, please read documentation section on ntp.org.