Setting NTP Server Authentication (ntp -d authstatus)
Function
The ntp -d authstatus command is used to set the NTP server authentication status.
- If authentication is enabled, an authentication is performed before communication between the iBMC and the NTP server.
- If authentication is disabled, no authentication is required before communication between the iBMC and the NTP server.
Format
ipmcset -t ntp -d authstatus -v status
Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
Value |
---|---|---|
status |
Specifies whether an authentication is required. |
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Usage Guidelines
If authentication is enabled, you must upload the group key to the iBMC.
For security purposes, periodically update the key.
Example
# Enable authentication for NTP servers.
iBMC:/->ipmcset -t ntp -d authstatus -v enabled
Set NTP enable status (enabled) successfully.
# Query NTP information.
iBMC:/->ipmcget -d ntpinfo
Status : enabled
Mode : manual
Preferred Server : dhcp1.com
Alternative Server : fc00::1234
Extra Server : 192.168.2.2
Synchronize : successful
Auth Enable : enabled
Group Key : imported