How Facebook Keeps Millions of Servers Synced
TLDRThis post discusses the importance of keeping system clocks synchronized in distributed systems and explores the use of Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) in achieving synchronization. It also highlights the benefits of switching to PTP at Facebook.
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Why do computers get unsynchronizedIntro to Network Time ProtocolNTP at FacebookPrecision Time ProtocolBenefits of PTP at FacebookDeploying PTP at FacebookBe the first to comment.