Automatic Time Synch Software 1

[rtiv]

Does anyone have a recommendation on some freeware software I can obtain to install on my W2K DC which will keep the time in synch with Naval? My users login scripts simply perform a "net time" command and point to this DC. I need assurance that the system clock is in synch. I tried Atomic Clock but am not pleased with it.

Thanks

 

[GlenJohnson]

I've seen no problem with atomic clock, but I run it locally. What's the issue? Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com

"Take nothing on its looks: take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."
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[rtiv]

It seems as if you always have to be logged in so that it runs....???

 

[GlenJohnson]

Doesn't update when you log in? Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com

"Take nothing on its looks: take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."
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[rtiv]

I'm sure it does, but if that is what I have to depend on, then that defeats the purpose...I need something that will synch with Naval on a scheduled basis....not having to depend on someone to log on.....

 

[GlenJohnson]

I think the operative word here is Freeware. There has to be something out there, but I doubt it's free. Good luck. Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com

"Take nothing on its looks: take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."
Charles Dickens (1812-1870); English novelist, dr

 

[AlexIT]

Wait, Windows 2000 Server with AD requires you to set an SNTP address so that this can automatically synch every 24 hours. You don't need anything on the server to insure it is set to the correct time. I use net time in the login script to insure the users are always correct and I have never seen any issues (other than NT4.0 users not having permission to change the system time.)

Alex

 

[brontosaurus]

The Windows Time Service is just that, a service, and doesn't require a login to function. Use the NET TIME command to set your DC to synch with the Navy. Then go to this registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters\Period

and change the value to one of the below (your preference):

BiDaily (every 2 days)

Tridaily (every 3 days)

Weekly (every week)

SpecialSkew (every 45 minutes until 3 good synchronizations occur)then once every 8 hours (3 per day) [default]

DailySpecialSkew (every 45 minutes until 1 good synchronization occurs, then once every day)

 

[GlenJohnson]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q223184&

Check this out. Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com

"Take nothing on its looks: take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."
Charles Dickens (1812-1870); English novelist, dr

 

[GlenJohnson]

This is why brontosaurus is listed as the top dog. I manage to find out how to do something, he just goes ahead and tells you because he already knows. Thanks Bronto.

Glen A. Johnson
Microsoft Certified Professional
glen@nellsgiftbox.com

"Take nothing on its looks: take everything on evidence. There's no better rule."
Charles Dickens (1812-1870); English novelist, dr

 

[brontosaurus]

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