Linux Network Administration - Network Time Protocol - NTP

The video tutorial explains the Network Time Protocol (NTP), its purpose, and importance in synchronizing time across servers, especially in corporate environments. It covers the steps to configure NTP on a Linux server, including checking and installing the NTP package, modifying the ntp.com file, and starting the NTP service. The tutorial also demonstrates how to verify the service status and emphasizes the necessity of NTP for system administrators to ensure synchronized time across workflow servers.

What is the purpose of the Network Time Protocol (NTP)?

What is the significance of having all servers synchronized with one clock in a corporate environment?

What command is used to check if the NTP package is installed on a Linux machine?

What should you do if the NTP package is not installed?

What server address was configured for NTP in the example provided?

What is the command to start the NTP service?

How can you verify if the NTP service is running?