Network Time System (Client) Softros Systems
winget install --id=Softros.NetworkTimeSystem.Client -e Network Time System (Client) is a time synchronization tool designed to ensure precise timekeeping on Windows-based workstations. It automatically detects and connects to available time servers within corporate networks, ranging from LANs to complex WAN environments, while also allowing manual server configuration.
Key Features:
- Multi-protocol support: Operates with NTSv2 (Network Time System's advanced protocol), as well as industry-standard NTP and SNTP protocols.
- Server discovery methods: Locates time servers via UDP broadcasts or DNS resolution of the "timeserver.nts" host, enabling robust network configurations.
- Multiple server handling: Simultaneously connects to multiple servers and selects the most reliable source for synchronization.
- UDP broadcasting support: Receives time data through NTSv2-UDP broadcasts, enhancing efficiency in large networks.
- Scheduling capabilities: A built-in scheduler allows easy setup of customized synchronization intervals.
- System service operation: Runs as a background process at system startup, ensuring continuous timekeeping regardless of user activity.
Ideal for IT administrators and organizations managing Windows environments, Network Time Client ensures accurate, reliable time synchronization across complex network infrastructures. Its ability to integrate with existing server setups and handle multiple protocols makes it a versatile solution for maintaining precise timekeeping in corporate settings. The application can be installed via winget on supported platforms, including various versions of Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Server editions from 2008 to 2025.