How To: Use NTP on CentOS Linux to set Time and Date
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Install ntp yum install ntp
Take a copy of /etc/ntp.conf
Replace the entire contents of /etc/ntp.conf with: restrict default nomodify notrap noquery restrict 127.0.0.1 server now.okstate.edu server clock.nyc.he.net server clock.via.net server ntp-2.vt.edu server 127.127.1.0 # local clock fudge 127.127.1.0 stratum 10 driftfile /etc/ntp/drift
Edit /etc/ntp/step-tickers file and REPLACE the contents with: now.okstate.edu clock.nyc.he.net clock.via.net ntp-2.vt.edu
Now run the following: # /sbin/chkconfig –level 345 ntpd on # service ntpd restart