Hello, server operators, as you know, there are presently severe Java security problems. This could be a legitimate request for help, but this could also be a trap.
I warn people to run any Java applets (including this one), unless they understand the current thread and have taken proper precautions. I did not run it myself. I am also not so sure how a Java applet could possibly check whether NTPD is installed on the local computer (where the browser runs). I have written a few Java applets myself. It's been a while, but as far as I remember, Java applets are /not/ normally allowed to contact network sockets on the browser's local computer. I could think of several easy ways to verify NTPD installation, e.g., a simple ntpdq call or checking logs. Maybe Antonio can briefly describe what the applet does and how it works? Regards and watch out Andreas How does a Java applet Am 02.10.2012 21:18, schrieb Antonio M. Moreiras: > Hi. Maybe this is a bit off-topic, and should be sent to the > ntp:questions maillist or some other place. But I really wanted your > opinion, as server operators... > > I manage the ntp.br website, and some stratum 1 and 2 servers (all in > the pool). The ntp.br has information in portuguese about the importance > of NTP, how it works, and how to use it. The website is intended to be > used by Internet users in general, as well as by system or network > admins... > > We created this small java applet to be part of our site, trying to > offer a tool to the end users. The tool allows users to easily verify if > ntpd is installed and correctly configured, and gives some tips if there > are problems. > > I think it needs some adjustments yet, but it would be great if some of > you could try it, and give some feedback (the messages should be in > english if your browser isn't configured for portuguese): > > http://ntp.br/NTP/VerificadorNTP > > Do you think something like this could be useful to disseminate the NTP > usage and help end users to better configure it? > > Regards, > Moreiras. > _______________________________________________ > pool mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.ntp.org/listinfo/pool _______________________________________________ pool mailing list [email protected] http://lists.ntp.org/listinfo/pool
