On 8/30/2011 2:28 AM, David Lord wrote: > > GPS or other radio time sources are not an essential requirement > for pool membership.
Correct. > What is essential is a static ip address, > reliable 24/7 internet connection and good choice or internet > ntp servers. That we have. :-) I've implemented the syncing scheme originally mentioned. I still need to make some internal configuration adjustments before opening the floodgates and going live. > Local time sources and GPS just provide a holdover > period in event of internet outages so that your pool server is > ready to repond to requests as soon as internet connection is > re-established > Right, currently the holdover option in the event of losing connectivity would be the server's stock time chip. However, that isn't the most desired solution long term. This group has been a great source of ideas & information in building a long term plan. Thank you all. -- Sincerely, Nathan Gibbs Systems Administrator Christ Media http://www.cmpublishers.com _______________________________________________ questions mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ntp.org/listinfo/questions
