PMFJI here, but isn't NIST time available via NTP to the microsecond or better? ISTR they use an atomic clock to synchronize NIST, and the accuracy is quite high (or so I was led to believe).
Why wouldn't that be sufficient for z systems? Caveat -- I've not had the need to sync a system to NIST via NTP, so I speak from general knowledge and not actual experience. If I am wrong please cure my ignorance. Peter -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 2:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Server Time Protocol (Was: Re: SMPE 3.4) Paul Gilmartin wrote: >Conspicuous by its absence is any mention of TCP/IP or NTP. Still only dial-out. >How does one dial-out? Does OSA include a modem? Does one attach a modem >to a serial port on OSA? Other (specify)? > > NTP was deemed unsatisfactory for synchronizing z/OS images. STP is similar, but much more accurate/granular than NTP. You work for an ISV. Right? Do you have access to confidential disclosure materials? STP has been discussed for quite some time now. Heck, many of the details have even been disclosed to SHARE volunteers! And, no. One does not attach a modem to an OSA. Sheesh! _ This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
