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.
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