📖 What is NTP Stratum?
A hierarchical level in the NTP architecture that represents the distance from the reference clock. Stratum 0 devices are atomic clocks, Stratum 1 servers are directly connected to Stratum 0, and so on.
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Sensei Says:
"The lower the stratum number, the more accurate the time source is considered. Stratum 15 is the maximum valid stratum; Stratum 16 indicates a device is unsynchronized."
📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)
🔑 What are the Key Concepts of NTP Stratum?
- ▸ Stratum Levels
- ▸ UDP Port 123
- ▸ Clock Synchronization
🎯 How does NTP Stratum appear on the 200-301 Exam?
Correlating syslogs across devices
Troubleshooting cert expiration due to bad time
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is NTP?
Network Time Protocol.
Why is NTP important?
For logging and cryptography.
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