Getting ntpd to work correctly on RHEL
When many new servers are delivered from the factory, the system clock is way off. Most UNIX systems run “ntpd” to keep the time in sync with internet time servers, which are, in turn synchronized against an atomic clock. This results in a system time that is very very close to the “actual” time of day. The downside, however, is that even a properly configured “ntpd” will not synchronize the system clock if it is too far out of sync with the time server. To remedy this, we first have to run “ntpdate” to get the system clock close to the correct time, and then enable “ntpd” to keep it there.
The first thing we have to do is “ntpd” to free up the port for “ntpdate”:
[root@server /]# /sbin/service ntpd stop
Shutting down ntpd: [ OK ]
This frees up the port for ntpdate. Next we run:
[root@server /]# /usr/sbin/ntpdate time.apple.com
Now the time should be set correctly. We then change the default time servers to something like the following in /etc/ntp.conf:
# --- OUR TIMESERVERS -----
time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov
time-b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov
time-c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov
We can use any time server we want, but I like these and find them to be reliable.
Finally, start backup up your “ntpd” service, and your all set to go.
[root@server /]# /sbin/service ntpd start
Starting ntpd: [ OK ]
Remember to use “chkconfig” to make sure “ntpd” is enabled to come up when the system starts.
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I am using this time source:
64.236.96.53
It works good !
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Thank you for your explanation. It easy to read & understand. I solved my problem