Sames Times

Hi all,

We have just installed Windows2003 SBS and I was wondering what do we need
to do to have the server push out and set the time on each user's machine
once they log on (if this can be done)? Each of the client machines are
running XP Pro SP1.

Cheers

Bj

I'm pretty sure that this is automatic between SBS2003 and an XP client.
However, the Time Service on the SBS box is set to disabled by default.
Have a look in Services for the Windows Time Service, set it to Auto and
start the service.

If memory serves it took a couple of hours for everything her to
synchronise.

Richard


"BJ McGowan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all,
>
> We have just installed Windows2003 SBS and I was wondering what do we need
> to do to have the server push out and set the time on each user's machine
> once they log on (if this can be done)? Each of the client machines are
> running XP Pro SP1.
>
> Cheers
>
> Bj
>
>

"BJ McGowan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all,
>
> We have just installed Windows2003 SBS and I was wondering what do we need
> to do to have the server push out and set the time on each user's machine
> once they log on (if this can be done)? Each of the client machines are
> running XP Pro SP1.
>
> Cheers
>
> Bj

By default the clients are already synching to the AD domain controller.
>
>

XP clients will automatically sync to the Server because of the
Kerberos authentication protocol.

You may want to have the Server Sync to an external time Service

net time /setsntp:time.windows.com
w32tm -once -test -v
--
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=====================================

"BJ McGowan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi all,
>
> We have just installed Windows2003 SBS and I was wondering what do we
need
> to do to have the server push out and set the time on each user's
machine
> once they log on (if this can be done)? Each of the client machines
are
> running XP Pro SP1.
>
> Cheers
>
> Bj
>
>

> w32tm -once -test -v

I think that doesn't work any more with server 2003. Have you got it to
work? I had to abandon the cute scripts I used to have for setting and
troubleshooting time synchronization.

You can get a list of command line options with c:\>net time /? You will
notice some are quite different, and the above one isn't included.

I *think* I know how to work with the new time service now, but I haven't
taken the time to organize the notes on it, or create any batch files.

If there are enough questions raised, it will get done. So far, there
doesn't seem to be a big problem, though. Only a few.

--
Les Connor [SBS MVP]
-------------------------------------
SBS Rocks !



"Henry Craven" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> XP clients will automatically sync to the Server because of the
> Kerberos authentication protocol.
>
> You may want to have the Server Sync to an external time Service
>
> net time /setsntp:time.windows.com
> w32tm -once -test -v
> --
> Henry Craven. SBS-MVP
>
> ============ Post It Appropriately: =========
> SBS 4/4.5 : microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz
> SBS 2000 : microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz2000
> SBS 2003 : microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs
> News Server : news.microsoft.com
> =====================================
>
> "BJ McGowan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > We have just installed Windows2003 SBS and I was wondering what do we
> need
> > to do to have the server push out and set the time on each user's
> machine
> > once they log on (if this can be done)? Each of the client machines
> are
> > running XP Pro SP1.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Bj
> >
> >
>
>
>

You could be right Les.
I know that they changed some of the parameter options in it in Win2003.

Unfortunately can't check as the Test Net (RC1) Timed out and MS -still-
haven't sent out the Full Version they promised the Beta Testers, MSDN
hasn't arrived yet, and I cancelled the Order for the Action pack or I'd
be drowning in software.

....as it is I could re-roof the house with sofware CDs.
( Roofing nails cover the spindle hole quite nicely )
:-)

--
Henry Craven. SBS-MVP

============ Post It Appropriately: =========
SBS 4/4.5 : microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz
SBS 2000 : microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz2000
SBS 2003 : microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs
News Server : news.microsoft.com
=====================================

"Les Connor [SBS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > w32tm -once -test -v
>
> I think that doesn't work any more with server 2003. Have you got it
to
> work? I had to abandon the cute scripts I used to have for setting and
> troubleshooting time synchronization.
>
> You can get a list of command line options with c:\>net time /? You
will
> notice some are quite different, and the above one isn't included.
>
> I *think* I know how to work with the new time service now, but I
haven't
> taken the time to organize the notes on it, or create any batch files.
>
> If there are enough questions raised, it will get done. So far, there
> doesn't seem to be a big problem, though. Only a few.
>
> --
> Les Connor [SBS MVP]
> -------------------------------------
> SBS Rocks !

Hi guys,

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

I haven't got it working as yet (haven't had the time to even look at it
since i posted this!!) but will endeavour to have a go with it today.

Cheers again

Berk McGowan

"Les Connor [SBS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > w32tm -once -test -v
>
> I think that doesn't work any more with server 2003. Have you got it to
> work? I had to abandon the cute scripts I used to have for setting and
> troubleshooting time synchronization.
>
> You can get a list of command line options with c:\>net time /? You will
> notice some are quite different, and the above one isn't included.
>
> I *think* I know how to work with the new time service now, but I haven't
> taken the time to organize the notes on it, or create any batch files.
>
> If there are enough questions raised, it will get done. So far, there
> doesn't seem to be a big problem, though. Only a few.
>
> --
> Les Connor [SBS MVP]
> -------------------------------------
> SBS Rocks !
>
>
>
> "Henry Craven" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > XP clients will automatically sync to the Server because of the
> > Kerberos authentication protocol.
> >
> > You may want to have the Server Sync to an external time Service
> >
> > net time /setsntp:time.windows.com
> > w32tm -once -test -v
> > --
> > Henry Craven. SBS-MVP
> >
> > ============ Post It Appropriately: =========
> > SBS 4/4.5 : microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz
> > SBS 2000 : microsoft.public.backoffice.smallbiz2000
> > SBS 2003 : microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs
> > News Server : news.microsoft.com
> > =====================================
> >
> > "BJ McGowan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > We have just installed Windows2003 SBS and I was wondering what do we
> > need
> > > to do to have the server push out and set the time on each user's
> > machine
> > > once they log on (if this can be done)? Each of the client machines
> > are
> > > running XP Pro SP1.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Bj
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>