Configuring Network Time and Time Zone Settings

Adding NTP Server and Configuring Time Zone

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

Adding an NTP Server


Restriction

You can have a maximum of three NTP servers.

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.
  2. Click Add.
  3. Enter the hostname or IP address of the NTP server. To make it the primary NTP server, check the Preferred check box.
  4. Click Add.

DETAILED STEPS

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 Managing the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Using the Administration Control Panel.

Removing an NTP Server

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.
  2. Check the check box next to the NTP server to remove.
  3. Click Delete.
  4. Click OK at the prompt.

DETAILED STEPS

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 Managing the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Using the Administration Control Panel.

Setting an NTP Server as the Preferred Server


Restriction

You must have at least two NTP servers.

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.
  2. Check the check box next to the NTP server to set as the preferred server.
  3. Click Preferred.
  4. Click OK.

DETAILED STEPS

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 Managing the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Using the Administration Control Panel.

Changing the Time Zone

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.
  2. Use the drop-down menu to select the correct country.
  3. Use the drop-down menu to select the correct time zone.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Click OK at the information prompt.

DETAILED STEPS

Step 1

Choose System > Network Time & Time Zone Settings.

The system displays the Network Time & Time Zone Settings page.
Step 2

Use the drop-down menu to select the correct country.

Step 3

Use the drop-down menu to select the correct time zone.

Step 4

Click Apply.

Step 5

Click OK at the information prompt.

What to do next

Save the configuration. See Managing the System Configuration.

Reload the configuration. See Using the Administration Control Panel.