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--- userdoc:tt_ntp_client_server [2016/12/03 00:57] – [NTP Server Configuration] abelbeck
+++ userdoc:tt_ntp_client_server [2016/12/09 18:24] (current) – [Statistics and Debugging Commands] abelbeck
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 It can synchronize the system clock with NTP servers, and can also operate as an NTPv4 (RFC 5905) server and peer to provide a time service to other computers in the network.
-!!Note: AstLinux 1.2.9 or later is required!!
+!!Note: AstLinux 1.2.9 or later is required for 'chrony' specific features!!
 ===== NTP Client Configuration =====
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 Nothing additional to configure, any local LAN interface device can use the LAN gateway address as an NTP server (UDP 123).
-!!Tip ->!! By default, the DHCP "ntp-server" options field provides the NTP server for each DHCP network segment.
+!!Tip ->!! By default, the DHCP "ntp-server" options field provides the NTP server for each DHCP configured network segment.
 ===== Custom Configuration =====
-By default a ''/etc/chrony.conf'' file is automatically generated from web interfaces settings.  For most users this is sufficient.
+By default a ''/etc/chrony.conf'' file is automatically generated from web interface settings.  For most users this is sufficient, and recommended, providing automatic ''/etc/chrony.conf'' configuration tweaks over time.
-For advanced users who want addition control of the ''/etc/chrony.conf'' configuration, they can create a persistent ''/mnt/kd/chrony.conf'' file that will be automaticly sym-linked to ''/etc/chrony.conf''.
+For advanced users who want addition control of the ''/etc/chrony.conf'' configuration, they can create a persistent ''/mnt/kd/chrony.conf'' file that will be automatically sym-linked to ''/etc/chrony.conf''.
 Using the CLI, here is a brief how-to on generating a custom configuration for chrony.
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 ===== Statistics and Debugging Commands =====
-The ''chronyc'' command connects to the ''chronyd'' daemon to retrieve useful information.  If ''chronyc'' is entered by itself you will enter an interactive mode with a ''chronyc>'' prompt.  Or just enter ''chronyc'' commands on the command line.
+The ''chronyc'' command connects to the ''chronyd'' daemon to retrieve useful information.  If ''chronyc'' is entered by itself you will enter an interactive mode with a ''chronyc>'' prompt //(supports tab-completion of commands)//.  Or just enter ''chronyc'' commands on the command line.
 !!Note ->!! Some ''chronyc'' commands can actively change the ''chronyd'' operation, so carefully choose what commands you issue.  Below are some //safe// examples.