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The Windows Time Service is used to synchronize clocks on DVXi systems. A
source computer is required and a master source is optional. A source can be any
NTP server accessible over a network that reliably maintains the current date and
time.
The Time Service is installed and configured on all DVXi systems by default. You
must reconfigure the Time Service if you want to do one of the following:
To configure a DigitalSENTRY component to point to a source or master source
computer, complete the following steps on the component (you must have access
to the Windows Desktop):
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1.
From the Start menu, open Programs, Accessories, and Command Prompt.
2.
Type the following in Command Prompt (pressing Enter at the end)
net time /setsntp:sourcecomputer
where "sourcecomputer" is the IP address or computer name of the source
or master source computer.
3.
From the Start menu, open Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools,
and Services.
4.
Scroll down to Windows Time. If the service is already started, you MUST
RESTART it. To do this, right-click the service and select Stop. When it
is stopped, right-click the service again and select Start.
If the service isn't started when you open Services, right-click it and se-
lect Start.
5.
In Services, verify that the Startup Type for the Time Service is set to
Automatic. If it is not, right-click the service, select Properties, and select
Automatic for the Startup Type.
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