Troubleshooting Linux Time Synchronization with NTP

Time Synchronization The network time protocol helps computer systems to synchronize their time. We know this protocol by its shorter name NTP. In the past, it was not really a big issue if your system was a few minutes off. This changed with the interconnected world we are now living in. One of the better examples is networks relying on the authentication protocol Kerberos. If your system time is not correct, you may not be able to authenticate. This is because […]

tlsdate: The Secure Alternative for ntpd, ntpdate and rdate

tlsdate The Secure Alternative for ntpd, ntpdate and rdate The common protocol to synchronize the time, is named Network Time Protocol, or NTP. While this protocol works great for synchronizing systems to one or more multiple time sources, it is not always easy to set-up. One alternative is using tlsdate, a secure replacement to keep your systems in sync. About the Project The software is written in 2012 by Jacob Appelbaum and can be found at GitHub: tlsdate. With the […]