How do I…
… set up Continuum/server for the best accuracy?
Typically one instance of Continuum/server on a local network is installed
as the time server. Other Windows-based computers on the local network
(LAN) may run either additional licensed copies of Continuum/server
or Continuum, depending on your need of the additional features.
This server is set up as a client to an accurate time source outside
the local network while the other computers in the local network are
set up as clients to this server. Having the server retrieve the time
from an outside source maintains the accuracy of the time, while having
all the other computers synchronize themselves to the server on the
local network maintains a high degree of synchronization.
… keep Continuum/server from serving inaccurate times?
If the Continuum/server's time is inaccurate, then all other clients
that are receiving the time from the server will also be inaccurate.
If all you are looking for is clock synchronization over your network
this may be acceptable, but if you need synchronization and accurate
time, the best solution is to run Continuum/server as both a client
and a server. In this situation, the Continuum/server listens for requests
as a normal server but also periodically updates its own time from an
accurate outside source, such as a NIST server.
… use a dial-up account for Continuum?
Both Continuum and Continuum/server will attempt to get a time from
the user designated server(s). If there is no network or internet connection,
it will just log the attempt and try again later.
If you only connect for short sessions you can always update the time
manually:
- From the main interface, select Tools in the menu
- Select "Update Time Now"
- Minimize or exit the program
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