Which two tasks must be performed to configure NTP to a trusted server in client mode on a single network device? (Choose two)

The correct answer is A. Enable NTP authentication. D. Specify the IP address of the NTP server. To configure authentication, perform this task in privileged mode: Step 1: Configure an authentication key pair for NTP and specify whether the key will be trusted Step 2: Set the IP address of the NTP server and the public key. Step 3: Enable NTP client mode. Step 4: Enable NTP

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Question

Which two tasks must be performed to configure NTP to a trusted server in client mode on a single network device? (Choose two)

Options

AEnable NTP authentication.
BVerify the time zone.
CDisable NTP broadcasts
DSpecify the IP address of the NTP server
ESet the NTP server private key

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A
88% (15)
C
6% (1)
E
6% (1)

Explanation

To configure authentication, perform this task in privileged mode: Step 1: Configure an authentication key pair for NTP and specify whether the key will be trusted Step 2: Set the IP address of the NTP server and the public key. Step 3: Enable NTP client mode. Step 4: Enable NTP authentication. Step 5: Verify the NTP configuration. 2glx/configuration/guide/ntp.html

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#NTP#NTP authentication#NTP server#time synchronization

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