Network Time Protocol

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) Article description::is used to synchronize the [[system time with other devices over the network.]] This usually happens in a client-server model.

Implementations
In Gentoo, several implementations of the Network Time Protocol can be used:


 * ntp
 * openntpd
 * chrony

Alternatives

 * - Update local time over HTTPS

External resources

 * RFC 5907 - Definitions of Managed Objects for Network Time Protocol Version 4 (NTPv4)
 * RFC 5908 - Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server Option for DHCPv6
 * RFC 7164 - RTP and Leap Seconds