Cisco DNCS System Release 2.2 3.2 Installation Guide
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Configure an NTP Server
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Verify Time Zone Settings
Introduction
Before configuring an NTP server, you must verify that the time zone setting and the
current date and time is correct for your DNCS. This section provides a procedure
for verifying your DNCS time zone setting and for updating the current date and
time (if necessary).
Verifying the DNCS Time Zone Setting
Follow these steps to verify that the time zone setting is correct for your DNCS.
1.
At the DNCS Administrative Console window, click the DNCS tab and then
click the Utilities tab.
2.
Click xterm.
Result: The xterm window opens.
Result: The xterm window opens.
3.
At the $ prompt, type date and then press Enter.
Result: The current date, time, and time zone of your DNCS displays on the
Result: The current date, time, and time zone of your DNCS displays on the
screen.
Example:
Mon Jan 29 8:59:50 EST 2007
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Example:
Mon Jan 29 8:59:50 EST 2007
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EST/EDT = Eastern Standard Time/Eastern Daylight Time
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CST/CDT = Central Standard Time/Central Daylight Time
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MST/MDT = Mountain Standard Time/Mountain Daylight Time
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PST/PDT = Pacific Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Time
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HST/HDT = Hawaii Standard Time/Hawaii Daylight Time
4.
Is the time zone setting correct for your DNCS?
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If yes, go to step 5.
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If no, contact Cisco Services for assistance with correcting the time zone
setting in your DNCS.
5.
Does the date and time accurately match the current date and time?
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If yes, go to step 7.
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If no, go to step 6.