Configuring the date and time for the System Platform server

About this task

Important

If you are upgrading Midsize Business Template 5.2.1 to Midsize Enterprise, do not select Use NTP or specify any NTP servers.

For solution templates supporting the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the use of an NTP server within your network is the preferred configuration for synchronizing System Platform server time to a standards-based NTP time source. Otherwise, manually configure the System Platform server to a local time setting.

Procedure

Set the current date and time on the Date/Time and NTP setup screen.
Note
Ensure that the time set here is correct upon initial installation. Changing the time in a virtual machine environment causes virtual machines to reboot.
If you are using an NTP server, perform the following steps on the Date/Time and NTP setup screen:
1. Select Use NTP if you are using one or more NTP servers.
2. In the NTP server fields, enter the DNS name or the IP address of your preferred NTP servers.
Important
Do not perform this step if you are upgrading Midsize Business Template 5.2.1 to Midsize Enterprise. Do not select Use NTP.
Select OK and press Enter to accept the configuration and display the Passwords screen.

Next Steps

Configure System Platform passwords. See Configuring System Platform passwords.