224.0.1.1 is a multicast NTP server. ntp-4.2.0.a.20050816-10.1 1. /usr/sbin/ntpdate -v -s -b -p 8 224.0.1.1 2. in /var/log/messages you get: Dec 12 15:46:30 termite ntpdate[17572]: ntpdate 4.2.0a Mon Oct 11 09:15:59 EDT 2004 (1) Dec 12 15:46:30 termite ntpdate[17572]: too many recvbufs allocated (43) Dec 12 15:46:36 termite ntpdate[17572]: too many recvbufs allocated (43) Dec 12 15:46:38 termite ntpdate[17572]: no server suitable for synchronization found This used to work correctly with RHEL3.
Created attachment 131363 [details] Fix manycast support in ntpdate
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2007-0189.html