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Network Time Protocol daemon vs Network Time System

A side-by-side look at Network Time Protocol daemon and Network Time System. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Network Time Protocol daemon

Network Time Protocol daemon

Network & Admin

The Network Time Protocol daemon (ntpd) is a program that synchronizes computer clocks over a network. It works by coordinating clocks across a variety of servers and clients using the Network Time Protocol to ensure accurate timekeeping.

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Network Time System

Network Time System

Network & Admin

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. NTP is intended to synchronize all participating computers to within a few milliseconds of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

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