Time configuration

[mdamda]

Hi When configuring Time configuration for the ESXi hosts.

I have entered the NTP server ip addresses.

Under the Tab General - startup policy i can see the three options.

1. Start automatically if any ports are open, and stop when all the ports are closed.

2. Start and stop with host

3. Start and stop manually.

Which option is recommended. If i select first option if my esxi hosts is rebooted still the service will be running.

[ThompsG]

‌Hi there,

I always use the "Start and Stop with host" for NTP. You want this service running all the time as your VMs are very dependant on time being right.

kind regards.

[virtualg_uk]

Select Start and stop with host.

This way, regardless of ports being open the service will always be running.