How do I set a NTP server

[NetOpsTech]

I want to set a NTP server in my domain and have it sync with an external time source. I need it to synchronize on a regular basis and I need my workstations to sync to that server.

Does this have to be the root DC and how do I do it?

 

[jfrantz]

The NTP server can be any machine. Personally, I have used Linux boxes and Cisco routers as NTP masters. The following link should help in setting up your machines:

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBE/tip2200/rh2273.htm

-Jeff

 

[markdmac]

You might also want to refer to MSKB 216734, HOW TO SET AN AUTHORITATIVE TIME SERVER.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;216734&Product=win2000

 

[NetOpsTech]

Thanks

 

[aco636]

Hi there

You can also make sure the workstations use the DC to sync time and sync the DC with

cmd line
NET TIME /SETSNTP tick.usno.navy.mil tock.usno.navy.mil

And/Or add "net time \\servername /SET /YES" to your login scripts

Also time sync info on

http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/ntp.html

Hope this helps

 

[keithlages]

the net time command is incorrect,

correct syntax:
net time /setsntp:tick.usno.navy.mil

 

[xmsre]

If you have more than 1 time server, put the names in quotes:

NET TIME /SETSNTP:"tick.usno.navy.mil tock.usno.navy.mil"

If you set up your own NTP server, MAKE SURE IT HAS A RELIABLE REAL TIME CLOCK.


Set the time too far ahead, and you doink the FRS; too far behind and you get issues with lingering objects. If the little battery goes dead, the date is 1980 and you'll get an event ID 31.