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Good evening, |
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After having some recent issues with ntpd (which I'm not certain are |
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resolved), I decided to take a close look at my /etc/ntp.conf file. |
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Below are the _only_ lines in /etc/ntp.conf that are not commented out. |
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restrict 127.0.0.1 nomodify |
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driftfile /var/lib/ntp/ntp.drift |
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logfile /var/log/ntp.log |
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server 0.us.pool.ntp.org |
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server 1.us.pool.ntp.org |
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server 2.us.pool.ntp.org |
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Researching this subject leads me to believe this is one of the more |
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difficult subjects to get a good grasp of what is actually taking place |
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behind the scenes. There appears to be a _lot_ of variables involved |
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that _could_ have a major impact on operations. |
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This workstation in the only linux box on this network, and I would like |
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to be able to serve time to 5 XP boxes if possible. What I'm asking for |
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here is 2 things: |
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1:) Additions and/or changes to ntp.conf, along with the rationale for |
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them. |
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2:) A good laymans explanation (or link to) proper ntp configuration and |
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usage. |
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Thanks, |
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festus |
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-- |
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It is not unusual for those at the wrong end of the club to have a |
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clearer picture of reality than those who wield it. |
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Noam Chomsky |
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