Multiple error messages that are similar to Event ID: 29 may occur when you work on a Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) cluster that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (914043)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
SYMPTOMSConsider the following scenario: - You work on a Microsoft
Cluster Service (MSCS) cluster that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
- The Windows Time service is working in NT5DS mode.
- One of the virtual groups in
this cluster owns more than two virtual Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
When
this scenario occurs, multiple error messages that are similar to the following are logged
in the System event log: Event Type: Error Event
Source: W32Time Event
ID: 29 Description:
The time provider NtpClient is configured to acquire time from one or more time
sources, however none of the sources are currently accessible. No attempt to
contact a source will be made for 15 minutes. NtpClient has no source of
accurate time. Note The number of error messages that are logged in the System event
log depends on the number of IP addresses that are declared on the virtual
group. WORKAROUNDTo work around this problem, make sure that the Windows Time
service is working in Network Time Protocol (NTP) mode. For more
information, visit the following Microsoft TechNet Web sites:
Windows Time Service Technical Reference Windows Time Service Tools and Settings STATUSMicrosoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
in the "Applies to" section.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 3/22/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbtshoot KB914043 kbAudITPRO |
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