How do I make my NTP server PDC?
To configure the PDC in the root of an Active Directory forest to synchronize with an external time source, follow these steps:
- Change the server type to NTP.
- Set AnnounceFlags to 5.
- Enable NTPServer.
- Configure the time correction settings.
- Close Registry Editor.
What port does NT5DS use?
Important is that port 123 UDP is open on used firewalls, by default ENABLED in Windows server 2008 and higher.
How do I sync PDC with external time source?
To configure time synchronization via command line, on the PDC emulator open administrative Command Prompt and use the following commands:
- w32tm.exe /config /syncfromflags:manual /manualpeerlist:131.107.13.100,0×8 /reliable:yes /update.
- w32tm.exe /config /update.
- w32tm /query /configuration.
- w32tm /query /source.
How to check the external NTP time server?
Start the w32time service: net start w32time The windows time service should begin synchronizing the time. You can check the external NTP servers in the time configuration by typing: w32tm /query /configuration Check the Event Viewer for any errors.
Can a domain controller connect to an external NTP server?
All client computers and other domain controllers synchronizes its time with the PDC Emulator. It is a good practise to configure the PDC to synchronize its time with an external NTP time server. Follow these steps to accomplish this task. Replace ntp_server with the name or IP address of the external NTP Server.
How to synchronize PDC with external NTP server?
It is a good practise to configure the PDC to synchronize its time with an external NTP time server. Follow these steps to accomplish this task. Replace ntp_server with the name or IP address of the external NTP Server. You could add multiple NTP servers by adding a space between each name/address.
What is the time service in Windows Server?
Windows Server includes W32Time, the Time Service tool that is required by the Kerberos authentication protocol. The Windows Time service makes sure that all computers in an organization that are running the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system or later versions use a common time.
