Method 2: Stop SNTP

Learn how to stop the SNTP client server from starting when TCP/IP restarts.

Complete these steps if you want to stop the SNTP client server from starting when TCP/IP restarts. These instructions do not stop SNTP immediately. To stop SNTP immediately, complete the instructions in Method 1: Stop the current SNTP session.
  1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand My Connections > server-name > Network > Servers > TCP/IP.
  2. Right-click SNTP, and select Properties.
  3. On the General page, deselect Client, Server or both, depending on how SNTP was originally configured. For V5R2 or earlier systems, deselect Start when TCP/IP is started.
  4. Click OK.

SNTP will not start when a new TCP/IP session begins. However, the current TCP/IP session can still make time adjustments. To stop SNTP immediately, complete the instructions for Method 1: Stop the current SNTP session.

Parent topic: I want to stop Simple Network Time Protocol