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6.5.3Network Server Selection

To complete the configuration file, you need to define additional sources of time for the server. Each time server on the network should have at least three independent clock references to function optimally.

In large organizations there may already be network time servers in operation. Consult your system administrators for their names or IP numbers. If you have Internet Access, look at the list of public time servers and choose geographically close sites for your sources.

You should choose a minimum of one time server, and it is a good idea to choose three or more for redundancy. An example of a time server entry is provided in the sample configuration file. Create one server line item with the name or IP number for each available time server.

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