How To Set Up Time Synchronization
Accurate timekeeping has become a critical component of modern software deployments. Most operating systems have time synchronization built in and activated by default—in this article we will look at some basic time related commands, verify that the time service is active, and learn how to use alternate network time service. Choose your operating system below to get started.
Debian
10
How To Set Up Time Synchronization on Debian 10
By Brian Boucheron, Kathleen Juell9
How To Set Up Time Synchronization on Debian 9
By Brian Boucheron
Ubuntu
20.04
How To Set Up Time Synchronization on Ubuntu 20.04
By Jeanelle Horcasitas, Justin Ellingwood, Brian Boucheron18.04
How To Set Up Time Synchronization on Ubuntu 18.04
By Justin Ellingwood, Brian Boucheron16.04
How To Set Up Time Synchronization on Ubuntu 16.04
By Brian Boucheron12.04
How To Set Up Time Synchronization on Ubuntu 12.04
By Etel Sverdlov
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