Synchronizing a Windows NT Network to a Timeserv Time Server
Synchronizing Windows NT Primary and Secondary Servers, NT Workstations and Windows 95 or Windows 98 Workstations involve the use of a program known as Timeserv. Timeserv can only be obtained from the Resource Tool Kit for your version of Windows NT.
Timeserv needs to be installed on every NT machine on the Network. If you have technical difficulties, refer to Doug Hogarth's (Timeserv author) TimeServ web page. It includes the following information:
| Product Summary |
Provides a description of what Timeserv is used for and discusses the key features. |
| Specifications |
Click on Timeserv Documentation. Documentation goes into initialization and the required settings and connections for a Time Server. |
| Update Information |
Covers changes in the different versions of Timeserv. |
| FAQ |
Covers common questions and Event Log Entries. |
Windows 95 or 98 Workstations utilize the built-in command " Net Time " to synchronize to the primary NT server.
There are two ways you can connect a master clock or a time server to network:
- Ethernet connection from the time server to a network hub.
- Serial port cable from the time server to the primary server.
| Network environment applicable for this application note. |
| Servers |
Workstations |
Time sync service |
| Windows NT |
Windows NT |
TimeServ |
| |
Windows 98/95 |
Net Time |
If the network environment includes any later Windows client or server, including 2000, XP, 2003, then refer to Synchronizing a Windows Network application using W32Time. These operating systems do not support Timeserve, but instead use W32Time as the time service.
Windows NT network using TimeServ Topics: