Configuring System A as an SNTP client and server

To configure the YourCo, Inc. network to use Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), you need to configure System A as an SNTP client and server.

1. From System i® Navigator, expand System A > Network > Servers > TCP/IP.
2. Right-click SNTP and select Properties.
3. Click the following tabs to set the parameters:
   1. On the General tab, select Client and Server to start SNTP when TCP/IP starts.
   2. On the Client tab, specify the following values:
      • Time servers: timesrvr1.external.com
      • Poll interval: 60 minutes
      • Minimum adjustment: 20 milliseconds
      • Maximum adjustment: 20 minutes
      • Adjustment threshold: Maximum adjustment
      • Activity logging: Only when adjusting the system clock
   3. On the Server tab, select the following choices:
      • For Server activity logging, select Only when an error status is returned by the server.
      • Select Server must be synchronized before valid time is served to specify that you want your system to act as a client to obtain time from another source before serving time to other clients.