Chuck wrote:
> i was just reading several documents that used by default the iburst
> option for remote servers. is this a 'proper' practice?
>
> is it better than not having anything after the server name?
>
> eg: from the document:
>
> server  0.uk.pool.ntp.org       iburst
> server  1.uk.pool.ntp.org       iburst

Chuck,

Yes, it is.  "iburst" enables quicker initial synchronisation by sending a 
burst of 8 enquiries.  The burst is only sent on first contact, so it's a 
friendly thing to do, and good practice.

"burst" sends multiple enquiries /every/ time, and is therefore 
unfriendly.

Cheers,
David
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