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Re: [Ntp] Symmetric mode

Hal Murray <halmurray@sonic.net> Wed, 21 September 2022 03:08 UTC

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mayer@pdmconsulting.net said:
> It's extremely useful, particularly when you end up in orphan mode or  just
> need to make sure that all systems in the local network are  synchronized.
> You really need to take the time to understand it.

I need a hint as to what I should be looking for.


What's the difference between Symmetric and a pair of client/servers?

I think there are 3 cases.

Case 1:
  A:  server B
  B:  server A
Case 2:
  A:  peer B
Case 3:
  A:  peer B
  B:  peer A


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