How To Install systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8.
What is systemd-timesyncd
systemd-timesyncd is a system service to synchronize the local system clock with a remote Network Time Protocol server. It specifically implements only SNTP; this minimalistic service will set the system clock for large offsets or slowly adjust it for smaller deltas.
We can use yum or dnf to install systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install systemd-timesyncd.
Install systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf
Update yum database with dnf using the following command.
sudo dnf makecache --refresh
After updating yum database, We can install systemd-timesyncd using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install systemd-timesyncd
Install systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum
Update yum database with yum using the following command.
sudo yum makecache --refresh
After updating yum database, We can install systemd-timesyncd using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install systemd-timesyncd
How To Uninstall systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the systemd-timesyncd package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove systemd-timesyncd
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install systemd-timesyncd on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
