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