sntpd:tldr:2f07d

sntpd: Use a custom file for the SNTP state.

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$ sntpd -z ${path-to-state-bin}

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The command "sntpd -z ${path-to-state-bin}" is used to start the "sntpd" daemon process with a specified state binary file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

"sntpd": This is the name of the daemon process. It is a network time synchronization daemon that synchronizes the system clock with a reference time source like an NTP server.
"-z": This option is used to specify the location of the state binary file.
"${path-to-state-bin}": This is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the state binary file. It represents the file location on the file system where the daemon stores its state, which includes information about the clock synchronization status, system drift, etc.

By providing the path to the state binary file after the "-z" option, the command tells the "sntpd" daemon to use or create the specified file to store its state. This allows the daemon to maintain its synchronization status across system reboots or restarts.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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