How to setup Windows 8 pro (client) to time sync with the local LAN PDC/NTP serv

[jwhitmor]

We have a LAN PDC and server with NTP service. How do I setup the clients running Windows 8 Professional Edition, to use the local server NTP and not use an external source like "time.windows.com"?
I am missing some important knowledge since this must be a very common occurance.
Thank You!
J.

 

[jinksy]

Can you go to adjust time and manually enter the servers address.

 

[jwhitmor]

I tried to do what you suggested. All Windows 8 offers is a few standard choices in a drop-box menu. I could not locate a place to type in my own NTP server.

 

[das_stig]

Normally an option in group policy for NTP Server, normally time.windows.com,0x1

Not sure for W8.

 

[jwhitmor]

Thanks for the ideas. It turns out that the configuration is pretty much handled automatically when joining a Windows 8 client to a domain. As das_stig suggested, it can be subject to group policy. There is a great deal of information about it at this URL:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773263%28v=ws.10%29.aspx
and here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;262680

 

[jwhitmor]

The exact answer I needed was found here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc757721%28v=ws.10%29