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Glossary Term NTP

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What is NTP?

NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a protocol used to synchronize computer systems' clocks over a network to ensure accurate time-stamping of data exchanges and events.

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Understanding NTP

NTP (Network Time Protocol) is a networking protocol used for time synchronization between computer systems on a network. It helps ensure that time-critical processes, such as logging and authentication, are accurately timestamped across different devices by providing a common reference time. NTP servers communicate to adjust the local system time to the precise global time, which is crucial for maintaining network security, troubleshooting activities, and coordinating events across distributed systems.

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