Manageability

The DTS synchronization functions run as background processes; little or no input is required from system managers to synchronize system clocks after DTS is initially configured. DTS is also fault tolerant. It prevents malfunctioning clocks from providing the wrong time to other clocks in the network. Occasionally, however, system managers may need to perform the following functions:

· Identify system clock problems

· Adjust system clocks

· Change DTS attributes due to varying network conditions

· Modify system configurations when the network topology changes

DTS provides a full-featured management interface that allows system managers to adjust system clocks, change the values of the DTS management parameters, and add or subtract servers from the network.

To aid in solving problems with system clocks, DTS provides event reporting that notifies system operators and managers in the rare event that a system clock is inaccurate or fails to synchronize.