Simple Network Time Protocol
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]
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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- RFC 1360 IAB Official Protocol Standards
- RFC 1362 Novell IPX over Various WAN Media
- RFC 1359 Connecting to the Internet - What Connecting Institutions Should Anticipate
- RFC 1363 A Proposed Flow Specification
- RFC 1358 Charter of the Internet Architecture Board
- RFC 1364 BGP OSPF Interaction
- RFC 1357 A Format for E-mailing Bibliographic Records
- RFC 1365 An IP Address Extension Proposal