How to Install and Configure NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server/Client in Debian Linux | Linux Today

How to Install and Configure NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server/Client in Debian Linux

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Ravi Saive
Apr 20, 2015

Network Time Protocol (NTP) presents an unique ability for companies to synchronize the clocks of all the systems within the company. Time synchronization is important for many reasons ranging from application time stamps to security to proper log entries.

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