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Is timesync via local GPS antennas supported? windows AD DC

Anonymous
2024-10-16T13:46:55+00:00

Is time sync via local GPS antennas supported? If it is Windows AD DC, please send me the support link.

I think it supports only configuring to PDC, or is there any level of support?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-16T14:14:47+00:00

    Hello Maheswaran Shanmugavelu1,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

    Here is the Time Synchronization in an Active Directory Domain Services Hierarchy.

    Time synchronization for Windows Active Directory Domain Controllers (AD DC) typically relies on the Windows Time service (W32Time).

    The Primary Domain Controller (PDC) emulator is generally used as the authoritative time source within a domain, and it synchronizes its time with an external time source, such as an NTP server.

    While configuring direct time synchronization via local GPS antennas can be technically feasible, it usually involves additional steps and third-party software or hardware that can interface with the Windows Time service.

    Here is a thread with some general steps on how to configure time synchronization for a Windows AD DC: How do I configure an NTP server in group policy? - Microsoft Q&A If you want to use a local GPS antenna, you would need software that can act as an NTP server using the GPS data, and then you would configure your PDC to sync with this local NTP server. For specific support documentation, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation on configuring the Windows Time service:

    How the Windows Time Service Works

    Configuring the Windows Time service on the PDC Emulator in your Forest Root Domain

    Configure an authoritative time - Windows Server | Microsoft Learn

    Time Synchronization in Active Directory Forests | Microsoft Learn

    These resources should provide comprehensive guidance on setting up and troubleshooting time synchronization in a Windows AD environment.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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