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Intermittent time sync error on domain computers
Hi,
I'm having a problem where domain members are getting errors to the effect that synchronisation between the domain time server and the client has failed and they're unable to access network drivers - if they leave the computer be for 30 mins or so the problem appears to resolve itself but not always. Also, if it run the net time command it displays the time which matches exactly with that displayed on the problem computer - the problem is intermittent and happening to about 15 of the 30 computers on the domain.
Domain controller - Windows 2000 Server
Member Servers - Win2k3 and Win2k8
Any suggestions please? If you require further info please let me know.
I'm having a problem where domain members are getting errors to the effect that synchronisation between the domain time server and the client has failed and they're unable to access network drivers - if they leave the computer be for 30 mins or so the problem appears to resolve itself but not always. Also, if it run the net time command it displays the time which matches exactly with that displayed on the problem computer - the problem is intermittent and happening to about 15 of the 30 computers on the domain.
Domain controller - Windows 2000 Server
Member Servers - Win2k3 and Win2k8
Any suggestions please? If you require further info please let me know.
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Make sure the clients are syncing with a domain controller.
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Thanks, I'll try the batch job and will report back.
I would recommend to first check that authorative time server pararmeter is set correctly on PDC role holder server.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042
If any time GPO is deployed for server and client remove the same as it is not required and can cause conflict.By default domain cleints and member server follow domain hierarcy for time sync.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223184
If the DC is configured on virtual env then you need to disable the time sync from host to VM.Refer below link to disable the same
Virtualizing Domain Controllers and the Windows Time Service
http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/archive/2011/08/23/virtualizing-domain-controllers-and-the-windows-time-service.aspx
Also if there is any third party software install on DC for time sync remove the same as this could cause conflicts.
Please also make sure that udp port 123 which as direction the chosen NTP server is not blocked.
Hope this helps
If any time GPO is deployed for server and client remove the same as it is not required and can cause conflict.By default domain cleints and member server follow domain hierarcy for time sync.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223184
If the DC is configured on virtual env then you need to disable the time sync from host to VM.Refer below link to disable the same
Virtualizing Domain Controllers and the Windows Time Service
http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/archive/2011/08/23/virtualizing-domain-controllers-and-the-windows-time-service.aspx
Also if there is any third party software install on DC for time sync remove the same as this could cause conflicts.
Please also make sure that udp port 123 which as direction the chosen NTP server is not blocked.
Hope this helps
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Thanks for your input - the batch fixed the problem but it's good to know re. W32time...