RFC 1361 · INFORMATIONAL · 1992

Simple Network Time Protocol

Overview

RFC 1361, “Simple Network Time Protocol”, is an Informational document published in August 1992 by D. Mills. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1769 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memorandum describes the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), which is an adaptation of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) used to synchronize computer clocks in the Internet. This memorandum does not obsolete or update any RFC. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard. Discussion of the standardization process and the RFC document series is presented first, followed by an explanation of the terms. Sections 6.2 - 6.9 contain the lists of protocols in each stage of standardization. Finally come pointers to references and contacts for further information. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 1769
Other RFCs from 1992

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