how you can ensure or configure automatic time synchronization

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Windows Server can automatically sync its date and time. This is typically done by synchronizing with an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Here’s how you can ensure or configure automatic time synchronization:

1. Using Windows Time Service (w32time)

By default, Windows Server uses the Windows Time service (w32time) to synchronize time with an NTP server.

  • Check Status of w32time Service To ensure the Windows Time service is running, you can use the following PowerShell command:

    Power Shell:-     Get-Service w32time

    If it’s not running, start it with:
    
    Power Shell:-  Start-Service w32time

2. Configure NTP Server

Windows Server can be configured to sync with a specific NTP server. Here’s how:

  • Using Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands:

CMD:- w32tm /config /manualpeerlist:"time.windows.com,0x1" /syncfromflags:manual /reliable:YES /update w32tm /resync
Replace "time.windows.com,0x1" with your preferred NTP server.

  • Verify NTP Configuration You can check your NTP configuration by running:

CMD:- w32tm /query /status

3. Sync Frequency

Windows Server automatically syncs time periodically. To force synchronization manually, use:

CMD:- w32tm /resync

4. Group Policy Configuration (Optional)

For network environments, you can set time synchronization via Group Policy:

  • Open Group Policy Management Console (gpedit.msc).
  • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Windows Time Service > Time Providers.
  • Enable Configure Windows NTP Client and specify the NTP server.

Troubleshooting

If synchronization issues persist, you might need to check network settings, firewall configurations, or NTP server connectivity.

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