nts-servers

NTP servers with NTS support

22 articles

Why Are Some NTS Servers Marked as 'Distro-Only' in the Server List?

Discover why Ubuntu NTP servers are marked distro-only. Learn how this prevents overload and ensures fair usage for the Ubuntu distribution.

explanation

Mar 4, 2026

What the vm and owner Fields in nts-sources.yml Signify

Understand the vm and owner fields in nts-sources.yml to identify NTP server virtualization and operational ownership. Filter servers by infrastructure and attribution easily.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

How to Use the ntsCheck.sh Script to Test NTS Server Availability

Learn to test NTS server availability with the ntsCheck.sh script. Validate Network Time Security connectivity quickly without altering your system clock.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

How to Debug NTS Connection Problems with chrony or ntpd-rs

Debug NTS connection problems with chrony or ntpd-rs. Verify DNS, test connectivity, validate configs, and use verbose logging to fix TLS handshake and certificate issues.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

How to Report Issues with NTS Servers in the jauderho/nts-servers Repository

Learn how to report NTS server issues in the jauderho/nts-servers repository. Use ntsCheck.sh, document failures with nts-sources.yml, and submit a GitHub issue or pull request.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

Understanding NTP Server Stratum Levels: Hierarchy and Significance

Discover NTP server stratum levels and their significance. Learn how hierarchy impacts time accuracy from reference clocks to distributed sources.

deep-dive

Mar 4, 2026

How Are Contributions to the nts-servers Project Managed? A Complete Guide

Learn how contributions to the nts-servers project are managed with a detailed guide. Understand the pull request workflow including validation script updates and configuration regeneration.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

Understanding the Project Structure of jauderho/nts-servers: A Complete Guide

Explore the project structure of jauderho/nts-servers. Learn how this flat, data-driven architecture uses a single YAML file to generate NTP client configurations for Chrony and ntpd-rs with Python and Bash scripts.

tutorial

Mar 4, 2026

How to Check for IPv4 and IPv6 Support on NTS Servers

Easily check IPv4 and IPv6 support on NTS servers using nts-sources.yml scripts or DNS lookups. Verify network time security connectivity efficiently.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

Best Practices for Selecting and Configuring NTP Servers: A Complete Guide to NTS Security

Master NTP server selection with our guide. Learn best practices for configuring NTS servers and validating connectivity for enhanced network time synchronization and security.

best-practices

Mar 4, 2026

Can You Mix NTS and Non-NTS Servers in Your Time Synchronization Setup?

Learn why you cannot mix NTS and non-NTS servers in your time synchronization setup using the nts-servers repository due to TLS authentication rejecting plain NTP responses.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

How ntpServerConverter.py Converts YAML to Markdown, chrony.conf, and ntp.toml

Learn how ntpServerConverter.py converts YAML to Markdown, chrony.conf, and ntp.toml. Generate documentation and configuration files efficiently with this Python script.

how-to-guide

Mar 4, 2026

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