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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

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