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A Practical Guide to Time Synchronization in Linux Systems

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A Practical Guide to Time Synchronization in Linux Systems

In Linux operations, time synchronization is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect. Accurate time is essential for logging, task scheduling, security auditing, and the proper functioning of distributed systems. This article will detail the concepts, tools, configurations, troubleshooting, and optimization strategies for time synchronization in Linux systems, helping you achieve efficient time management. 1. Overview … Read more

Time Management Subsystem in ARMv8

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Time Management Subsystem in ARMv8

Reposting an article;https://kernel.meizu.com/2023/12/13/Full-stack-resolution-of-the-Linux-time-subsystem/The time management in ARMv8 is primarily based on the same time base + different offsets = specific time.Let’s take a look at the main data structures.Used to calculate the time value under a certain offset; assuming we read the real time starting from 1970.Here, the current base + offset 【【TK_OFFS_REAL】 is equal … Read more