Deep Dive into NTP Pool's Popularity and Mapping

Time synchronization is of paramount importance on the Internet, with the Network Time Protocol (NTP) serving as the primary synchronization protocol. The NTP Pool, a volunteer-driven initiative launched two decades ago, facilitates connections between clients and NTP servers. Our analysis of root DNS queries reveals that the NTP Pool has...

Deep Dive into NTP Pool Popularity and Mapping

Time synchronization is crucial on the Internet, and the Network Time Protocol<br/>(NTP) serves as the primary synchronization protocol. The NTP Pool, a<br/>volunteer-driven project introduced 20 years ago, connects clients with NTP servers. Our analysis of Root DNS queries reveals the NTP Pool's widespread use as the most popular time service....