Configure Network Time and Time Zone Settings

Add NTP Server and Configuring Time Zone

You must add an NTP server to your CCCSP system and configure the time zone to ensure that system processes have the correct date and time associated with them.

Add an NTP Server


Restriction

You can have a maximum of five NTP servers.


Note

The unreachable or invalid NTP servers cannot be configured.

Procedure

Step 1

Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.

The system displays the Network Time & Time Zone Settings page.

Step 2

Click Add.

The system displays the Add a NTP Server page.

Step 3

Enter the hostname or IP address of the NTP server. To make it the primary NTP server, check the Preferred check box.

Step 4

Click Add.

The system displays the Network Time and Time Zone Settings page with the new server listed in the table.

What to do next

Save the configuration. See Manage the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Use the Administration Control Panel.

Remove an NTP Server

Procedure

Step 1

Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.

The system displays the Network Time & Time Zone Settings page.

Step 2

Check the check box next to the NTP server to remove.

Step 3

Click Delete.

Step 4

Click OK at the prompt.

What to do next

Save the configuration. See Manage the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Use the Administration Control Panel.

Set an NTP Server as the Preferred Server


Restriction

You must have at least two NTP servers.

Procedure

Step 1

Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.

The system displays the Network Time & Time Zone Settings page.

Step 2

Check the check box next to the NTP server to set as the preferred server.

Step 3

Click Preferred.

Step 4

Click OK.

What to do next

Save the configuration. See Manage the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Use the Administration Control Panel.