NTP Configuration

info

Here you can find a list of all usable timezones:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tz_database_time_zones

i-Vertix4 (Central & Poller)

Modifying NTP settings on i-Vertix4 Poller

After logging in run the menu command

and choose option 5 (i-Vertix Poller Settings)

The options will be displayed:

1. NTP time settigs

2. change timezone

By choosing option 2, you will be able to change the default timezone (Europe/Rome)

to the one you want (e.g. Europe/London) you will be prompted to answer yes if you want to change the timezone.

The system will confirm this choice.

And finally

It is preferable, then, to return to the previous menu and choose 1 to set the system time according to the new timezone.

note

View the commands below (Example 1-3) for diagnosing any problems

Examples i-Vertix4

Below are some examples of commands to run to diagnose any problems

Example 1 chronyc tracking

Example 2 chronyc sources

Example 3 vi /etc/chrony.conf

i-Vertix3 (Central & Poller)

Modifying NTP settings on i-Vertix3 Poller

In the system shell follow this procedure:

1. Run the command (root password is required):

   sudo bash

2. Run the command (to check synchronization, see Example 1):

   chronyc tracking

3. Run the command (to che NTP source, see Example 2):

   chronyc sources

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Modifying NTP settings

1. Run the command (root password is required):

   sudo bash

2. Run the command (see Example 3):

   vi /etc/chrony.conf

3. Comment (using the #) servers 0, 1, 2, 3 and insert the NTP Server address that fit your necessities (if requested)

4. Save the file

5. Run the command:

   systemctl restart chronyd.service

Examples i-Vertix3

Below are some examples of commands to run to diagnose any problems

Example 1: chronyc tracking

Example 2: chronyc sources

Example 3: vi /etc/chrony.conf