xntpd startup...Is it safe?


 
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Old 12-21-2005
xntpd startup...Is it safe?

Hi,
Have never run xntpd before. I have my ntp.conf file configured with server, trace file and drift file. I commented out the "broadcastclient" entry since I only want to get the time from a single source. Port 123 is in the /etc/services file for tcp and udp. Port 123 has been enabled in the ISA firewall so it can get to the outside time server.

Can I cause any damage bringing this up during the middle of the day when there are many users on the system if it doesn't run correctly?

After my research, I am assuming that I run "startsrc -s xntpd" to start and then run "stopsrc -s xntpd" to stop the daemon if there is a problem.

If all runs well, then I uncomment the xntpd startup in /etc/rc.tcpip to run the daemon upon system boot. Correct?

Thanks in advance for any input or advice anyone can give me.

Last edited by DenD; 12-21-2005 at 05:56 PM.. Reason: typo
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timedsetup(8)						      System Manager's Manual						     timedsetup(8)

NAME
timedsetup - Performs initial setup of the time server daemon (timed). SYNOPSIS
/usr/sbin/timedsetup DESCRIPTION
The timedsetup command is an interactive script that can be used to perform initial time service configuration for your system. By default, timed does not start at boot time. The timedsetup script asks if you want the timed daemon to be started at boot time, and prompts you for any options to pass to the timed daemon whenever it is invoked. The script then starts the timed daemon. For more information on the timed options, see the timed(8) reference page. Note The timed daemon is provided for compatibility. Tru64 UNIX also provides support for the Network Time Protocol (NTP) through the xntpd daemon. Compaq recommends you use NTP for time synchronization. If your system is configured to run NTP, the timedsetup command passes the -E and -M options to the timed daemon by default. If you plan to run both the timed daemon and NTP, you should configure NTP first. RESTRICTIONS
In configurations with two or more hosts each connected to the same two or more subnetworks, only one of the host can run the timed with the -M option. FILES
Specifies the command pathname The timed startup and shutdown script Specifies timed parameters pertinent to a specific system SEE ALSO
Commands: timed(8), xntpd(8) timedsetup(8)