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Understanding Time Synchronization in NDS

Choosing a Time Synchronization Method

You can use both the SAP and custom conﬁguration methods on the same

network. However, the custom conﬁguration information that is stored on

the server always takes precedence over the SAP information received by

the server.

If a server does not have custom conﬁguration information, SAP

information is used for time synchronization.

NOTE: On small networks, where it is unlikely that servers will be added or reconfigured

after initial installation, you should use a Single Reference time server using SAP and

Secondary time servers. (These are the installation defaults.)

On larger networks, or on networks subject to frequent reconfiguration when servers

are added or removed, use a custom configuration.