In this video, I walk you through configuring time synchronization in Active Directory environments. Learn how to set up and monitor time sync settings using Group Policy, understand NT5DS mode, and troubleshoot common time-related issues. Perfect for IT professionals and system administrators working with Windows domains.

Topics covered:

– Understanding time synchronization importance in AD
– Configuring Windows Time Service via Group Policy
– NT5DS mode explanation and setup
– Monitoring time sync status
– Troubleshooting commands and event logs

Commands shown:

– w32tm /query /status
– w32tm /query source
– w32tm /resync
– w32tm /stripchart
– gpupdate /force

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Time Sync in Active Directory
01:44 – Precise Time Sync in Windows Server 2016
03:15 – Windows Time Sync Hierarchy
03:39 – Check your computer’s NTP stratum level
03:58 – Startum 2 NTP Servers
04:42 – List of all NTP servers
04:55 – Monitor Time Sync Difference
05:46 – Requirement for Time configuration in AD
06:31 – Identify the domain controller with PDC emulator role
07:05 – DEMO | Configure Time Source for your DC with PDCe
15:51 – Check your time source
16:57 – Monitoring Time-related errors in logs
17:46 – DEMO | Configuring Time Source for Domain-joined computers
27:27 – Outro

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