[Samba] Purpose of param. "time server" ?

RRuegner robert at ruegner.org
Mon Mar 29 18:05:32 GMT 2004


M. Vancl schrieb:
> Hi,
> 
> I need to make a decision whether or not to install ntp server on my network
> in order to give time source to WinXP workstations. I found this parameter
> but I don't know how to employ it. I have got some unsure information about
> new functionality (other then ntp and 'net time' service) on WinXP (DC)
> server for setting clock on its workstations. Is it true ? And is "time
> server = yes" parameter on SAMBA intended for setting such functionality on
> it ? Unfortunately my trial with it was not successful. Can anybody help me
> ?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> M. Vancl
> 
> 
> 
time server = yes works great but you have to say the win machine to 
sync at logon like
net time \\smbpdc /set /yes
regards


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