A.4 Time Synchronization

  1. Verify that TestConsole is functioning as a time server (NTP server).

    1. Go to the /etc/init.d directory.

    2. Type ./ntp status<Enter>. The status should be “running.”

    3. If the status is not running, type ./ntp start <Enter>.

  2. Verify the other systems are using TestConsole as a time server.

    1. Type yast2 ntp-client<Enter> from the FS4 or SUT.

    2. Select the When Booting System on SLES 9 or During Boot for SLES 10.

    3. Enter the IP address of TestConsole in the NTP Server field.

    4. Click Finish.

    5. Reboot the system.

    6. The system should synchronize its time with TestConsole.