Taking Advantage of the Time Service

Kenn's
Tech
Notes

19990610: Taking Advantage of the Time Service

June/1999
Tech Note #10

All NT servers configured with the NT Server Prep Update diskette have the time service installed and configured automatically. This means that all these servers will regularly correct their system time (and date) from an Internet time source. Any workstation which logs on to an NT domain, with a logon script containing a

NET TIME \\SCH021 /set /yes

statement (where SCH021 is replaced by the correct name of an NT server) will have the system date and time properly synchronized with an NT server which itself is synchronized to an Internet time source. Regardless of potential BIOS issues with Y2K, such a workstation will have its date and time set correctly for each session.

DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.

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