gce/BP/2023_001

Instance time source is configured with Google NTP server

Product: Compute Engine
Rule class: BP - Best practice, opinionated recommendation

Description

Google recommends Compute Engine instances to be configured with Google NTP servers to facilitate reliable time sync. Google can’t predict how external NTP services behave. If at all possible, it is recommended that you do not use external NTP sources with Compute Engine virtual machines.

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