Configure Windows 7 client to sync with more than 1 NTP Servers


  1. jjvv
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    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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    Configure Windows 7 client to sync with more than 1 NTP Servers


    Hi

    In my network, I have got 200+ Windows 7 Pro 64bit clients running in WORKGROUP setup. They are not part of any domain network.

    We have got 3 external NTP Servers available to sync the Windows7 clients with the latest and updated time. I am not sure how to configure Windows 7 clients to talk to these NTP servers(Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary).

    I would greatly appreciate any of your help in getting it configured to work.

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  3. TanyaC
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    Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon | Win 7 Ult x64
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    Hi,

    Welcome to 7 forums.

    To configure NTP servers there appears to be no GUI. But you can use the W32TM CLI. W32TM /? will give you a list of options. Use the /config command to configure your ntp peers list.

    pool.ntp.org: the internet cluster of ntp servers has a pool of servers that you can use.

    This is an example I found on Technet (Credit tekcert.com | Business. Technology. Certifications.)

    w32tm /config /syncfromflags:manual /manualpeerlist:"10.0.10.20,0×1 0.us.pool.ntp .org,0×1 time.apple.com,0×1 " /update /reliable:yes

    More information about the W32TM command can be found here..

    Technet - W32tm
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  4. jjvv
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    Thanks Tanya for the response.

    What does the 0x1 before the second and third NTP Server that you have mentioned? Does it mean they are the secondary servers?

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  6. TanyaC
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    jjvv said:
    What does the 0x1 before the second and third NTP Server that you have mentioned? Does it mean they are the secondary servers?
    Near as I can tell, it means the server is a DNS name. When you specify the server by IP address you omit 0x1.

    Just had a hunt through my history from when I set this up a couple of years ago, and found another site that might explain things some more...

    Windows Time and the W32TM service - The Industry Insiders - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

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  7. chev65
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    I'm not sure about how to use multiple NTP servers but it appears as if some registry adjustments are required.

    How To Synchronize Microsoft Windows to a NTP Server | TimeTools
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