Sun Certified Solaris(tm) 9 System and Network Administrator All-in-One Exam Guide
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In this chapter, you will
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Learn the characteristics of Network Time Protocol (NTP)
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Learn how NTP is used by enterprise systems and networks
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Review the procedure for configuring an NTP server
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Review the procedure for configuring an NTP client
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Learn the access control and authentication methods supported by NTP
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) provides a framework for standardizing and synchronizing the accurate setting of time and date on individual systems and networks of systems.