Re: NTP - Configuration peer vs server

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> Datum: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:49:00 -0400
> Von: Anthony Sequeira <asequeira_at_ine.com>
> An: ccie_ka_at_gmx.de
> CC: ccielab_at_groupstudy.com
> Betreff: Re: NTP - Configuration peer vs server

> Hi Dennis!
>
> Use the following section of the DOC-CD to ensure you understand the
> differences between NTP SERVER, NTP MASTER, NTP PEER. You can also turn to
> resources like our CCIE Written Bootcamp to learn this, but notice the DOC-CD
> has a really nice price tag. :-)
>
> Once you have those completely mastered, turn to this free resource to see
> how the authentication works:
>
> http://www.ine.com/resources/ntp-authentication.htm
>
> Once you go through these resources, be sure to post your follow-up
> specific questions.
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
> Anthony J. Sequeira, CCIE #15626
> http://www.INE.com
>
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> Q: A topology change in OSPF will cause SPF calculations only within a
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>
>
> On Apr 2, 2010, at 7:48 AM, ccie_ka_at_gmx.de wrote:
>
> > Hi GS,
> >
> > I'm currently configuring ntp.
> > Now I'm confused about the possibility to configure two routers if you
> should authenticate each other. Because one of them are the ntp server and
> the other router should normally the client.
> >
> > If I configure one as the server and the other as the client, there is
> no bi-directional authentication as the output from "show ntp asso det"
> shows !
> >
> > But if I configure with the peer command both routers are authenticate
> each other !!
> >
> > Please can anyone tell is this the only one solution for a task like
> this ?
> >
> > And if I configure with the peer command the router doesn't act as an
> authoritative time server ??!!
> >
> > Dennis
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