Network Time Protocol

The NTP service allows the synchronization of the local system time between a computer or a group of computers and a server, with a precision in the order of 10 ms. Using this service, any computer connected to our network can synchronize the system time with our NTP server (ntp.dei.uc.pt).

Configuring Windows XP for NTP

Right-click on the system time in the taskbar and select "Adjust Date/Time". Activate automatic synchronization using the server "ntp.dei.uc.pt":

Windows XP NTP Configuration

Configuring Unix for NTP (example for Linux Fedora Core)

  1. Edit /etc/ntp.conf and define the NTP Server:

    2. $ server ntp.dei.uc.pt

  2. Edit /etc/ntp/step-tickers and define the same server:

    3. $ ntp.dei.uc.pt

  3. Activate the NTP service on system startup:

    4. $ /sbin/chkconfig --level 35 on

    $ service ntpd restart