Windows 2003 Server, time

[bsobel]

Just go to a dos prompt and ping nist.time.gov. However, you should use the DNS name not the IP if at all possible in case the servers are moved.

Bill

 

[stash]

^^ yeah just do 'net time /setsntp:time.nist.gov'

 

[Kristi2k]

right, but how does it know which Time Zone that I want?

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: Kristi2k
right, but how does it know which Time Zone that I want?

That is based on the time zone your computer is set for. The time source you sync with is UTC.
Bill

 

[stash]

I believe when you sync time, it just syncs to UTC. Then the time is adjusted according to whatever time zone is specified on the computer.

So, take EST. That is -5 UTC. So your machine connects to time.nist.gov, gets the current UTC time. It then checks its local settings and sees that you have specified EST for that machine. So it changes it to -5 UTC.

Thats my guess anyway.

 

[spyordie007]

yes that is correct, that is also why your clock will still be correct when it adjusts for daylight savings...

 

[Kristi2k]

Ok, I did that, but the seconds are about 20 off from my Server and nist.gov.

 

[Kinesis]

Originally posted by: bsobel

Originally posted by: Twista
I still dont see what its not in your os? Which one are you running? Enterprise, web, ect?
hmm i see spy is back for me hah. once again and whatever man. Dont worry about me and come to your own conclusions.

Once again, domain members and servers aren't going to have the GUI tab from the clock. Thats part of the standalone configuration.

Bill

I am with Twista on this one. It is exactly as he stated/showed for the GUI route you are wanting. Kristi2k

 

[bsobel]

I am with Twista on this one. It is exactly as he stated/showed for the GUI route you are wanting. Kristi2k

I'm going to guess your not running 2003 as an active directory server. Again (sigh, can't people read), the gui is only available in standalone mode.
Bill