On Thu, 2010-01-21 at 09:43 +1100, Kyle wrote: > Hi Slug, > > Having a bit of an issue at the moment with NTP. Server has been running > for nigh on 2-3 years now. NTP was always running and always perfect. > > Recently had a truck take out power lines in the street and no power for > 3-4 hours. Server sits behind somewhat out-of-date, (but still has > reserve power) UPS and was shut down in time cleanly. > > However, since then server loses time BIG time. Funny thing is, other > server in same subnet (also NTP) keeps perfect time. Both running CentOS > 5.x. > > Now, could be any number of issues, just looking for some guidance on > where to start looking pls? Anyone got any ideas?
NTP has a limit on how much time it can adjust, it is tiny to stop huge unexpected jumps for Databases etc. When the server comes up it will automatically run ntpdate but sometimes you don't have a network to support the command. You can run this command manually to kick start the adjustments. ntpdate server ta Ken -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
