Linux Network Administration - chronyd - newer Version of NTP

The video tutorial introduces Crony D, a replacement for NTP, highlighting its enhanced features for time synchronization. It covers the installation and configuration process, including setting up the configuration file and managing services. A practical demonstration on a Linux machine shows how to verify package installation, configure servers, and manage services. The tutorial also explores Crony C, an interactive command tool, and emphasizes not running NTP and Crony D simultaneously.

What is the primary purpose of Crony D?

• To manage network connections

• To synchronize system time

• To enhance system security

• To optimize system performance

Which file is used to configure Crony D?

• /etc/ntp.conf

• /etc/cronyD.com

• /etc/crony.conf

• /etc/cronyD.conf

What command is used to check if the Crony D package is installed?

• apt list --installed | grep crony

• dpkg -l | grep crony

• yum list installed | grep crony

• rpm -qa | grep crony

Why should NTP and Crony D not run simultaneously?

• They serve the same purpose

• They use too much CPU

• They require different configurations

• They conflict with each other

What command is used to start the Crony D service?

• systemctl enable cronyD

• service cronyD enable

• systemctl start cronyD

• service cronyD start

What is the purpose of the 'sources' command in Crony C?

• To configure new NTP servers

• To display connected NTP servers

• To check the current time

• To list available commands

What is the correct way to exit the Crony C interactive mode?

• exit

• quit

• close

• end