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Synchronizing Time In a Domain
I have two domain servers (2016) in a virtual environment. I would like to have one server sync to an external time server. I would also like to create a group policy that would force all servers/workstations on the network to sync their time with the primary domain controller. I have read several articles, but through many complicated steps, it doesn't appear to give me what I perceive to be a simple task.
Can anyone advise on the straight forward steps needed to complete this?
Thanks,
Can anyone advise on the straight forward steps needed to complete this?
Thanks,
NetworkingActive Directory* time server
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Is your DNS set properly? On the workstations and the servers? Rather than trying to re-invent the wheel, I would start troubleshooting. Best place to start is the event logs on both the server and a problematic client. (DNS is the obvious issue, but if that's not it, go to the event logs!)
So when I googled "Free-running system clock" - I got what I cautioned you about - Disable time sync with the hardware. Reference:
https://blogs.vmware.com/apps/2016/01/completely-disable-time-synchronization-for-your-vm.html
https://blogs.vmware.com/apps/2016/01/completely-disable-time-synchronization-for-your-vm.html
Once you have fixed the PDC emulator DC, run W32TM /resync /rediscover on your machine.
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Thank you for your advice.
I disabled the Hyper-V integration and then re-ran the w32tm command on my DC.
After I ran command "w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"0.time.wi
Thanks for the advice!
I disabled the Hyper-V integration and then re-ran the w32tm command on my DC.
After I ran command "w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"0.time.wi
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for the points, but I think they should be split with Lee. He had the correct answer first, but focused on VMWare and not Hyper-V. The original post didn't mention which hypervisor was being used.
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The points were shared, with the majority going to Lee.
Thank you....
Attached is what my DC currently returns on query.