roguecoolman Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hi, I've been checking this error in my PDC. ---START--- Event Type: Error Event Source: w32time Event Category: None Event ID: 62 ... ... Description: This Machine is a PDC of the domain at the root of the forest. Configure to sync from External time source using the net command, 'net time /setsntp:<server name>'. ---END--- I researched a bit on the internet and there was solution to sync it with an outside source. http://www.netadmintools.com/art313.html Since this is the PDC at the root of the domain, I was wondering what you guys would normally fix this situation. Would you guys synch the pdc with an outside source? Are there any problems with lettings this error go unresolved? Thank guys, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eversurf Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Some admin like to point their server to outside sources so that they get the accurate time and stuff. I never remember those time server so i just use my cell time and put it in the server and then I point the server to itself to get the accurate time Have fun !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trajik 2600 Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I believe this should do it for you: net time /setsntp:tick.uh.edu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billprozac Posted May 7, 2004 Share Posted May 7, 2004 I have had my users complain because the time on the systems and especially that controll reminders in outlook are a few minutes off of real time. I think it is always a good idea to sync with an outside source...just make sure it is a trusted one. I guess the real question is, does it do you any good not to sync with an outside source. No, so why wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguecoolman Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 thanks guys :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethevans1986 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 How would I be able to set this to automatically update when Im online then? ChocIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eversurf Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 It's a command. Something like net time \\servername /couple of switches Check it out in command prompt type net time /? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eversurf Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 net time /setsntp: "The time Server you want to use" here are a few ntp2.usno.navy.mil Location: Time Service Dept., U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, DC Synchronization: NTP V3 primary (USNO Master Clock H-masers plus GPS) Access Policy: open access tock.usno.navy.mil Location: Time Service Dept., U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, DC Synchronization: NTP V4 primary (USNO Master Clock H-masers) Access Policy: open access tick.usno.navy.mil Location: Time Service Dept., U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, DC Synchronization: NTP V3 primary (USNO Master Clock H-masers) Have fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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