TimingSynchronisation
Timing synchronisation is the process of coordinating clocks across computing systems, networks, and equipment so that time stamps and events are aligned. It underpins data integrity, event ordering, and coordinated control in distributed systems.
Common methods and standards include the Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
Architectures range from centralized master clocks to hierarchical strata and distributed configurations. In NTP, clients discipline
Applications span telecommunications networks, financial trading systems that require precise timestamps, distributed computing and cloud services,
Challenges include variable and asymmetric network delays, clock drift, equipment failures, leap seconds, and security risks