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3.4.21 Network Time Protocol
NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is used to synchronize clocks of computer systems. NTP
synchronizes the time of a computer or device (the FMS) with another computer or referenced
time source. NTP maintains a high level of accuracy and reliability in time stamped events.
Figure 3.36
Network Time Protocol Configuration Page
Option
Description
NTP Server
The IP address or hostname of the NTP server with which your
FMS will synchronize. Public NTP servers include us.pool.ntp.org
and time.nist.gov
Default: blank
Update Interval
Designate how often you’d like the FMS to access and synchronize
with the NTP server. This is a number of minutes, from 5-1440.
Enter 0 to disable this feature.
Default: 0 (disabled)
Select Time Zone
Select the time zone in which this particular FMS resides.
Daylight Savings
Time
Enable or disable Daylight Savings Time and designate at which
time DST goes into effect in your time zone.
Default: Disabled
DST Begin Date
Set the day DST begins at your location.
Default: Second Sunday - March
DST End Date
Set the day DST ends at your location.
Default: First Sunday - November
Table 3.24
Network Time Protocol Options