In one of our articles, we addressed different types of redundancy in NTP networks and high availability bonding was one of them. This setup implemented with Meinberg LANTIME systems assures the constant availability of an NTP server, even if the LAN port responsible for NTP traffic fails or the network infrastructure this port is connected […]
HOW to setup an NTP Cluster
By Andreja Jarc. If you’re thinking of building your own NTP pool within your middle or large sized company, and if you are concerned about the safety and availability of time service in the network, you may consider a cluster setup with your NTP servers. In one of our previous posts we discussed different approaches […]
HOW to use redundancy for your NTP network
By Andreja Jarc. There are a number of methods to assure highly available and reliable operation of time & frequency synchronization in your networks. One principle for example is to use well designed and robust equipment. However, even with quality equipment we recommend redundancy, which enables a synchronization system to continue to operate seamlessly although […]
NTP vs PTP: Network Timing Smackdown!
Five Minute Facts About Packet Timing By Doug Arnold. I get asked a lot of questions from customers about network timing technology. Some of them are challenging to answer. However, one that I get all the time that is easy to answer is this: “Do I want NTP or PTP?” It all comes down to […]