Learn in the textbookMail, File, and Operations Protocols
DefinitionNTP is the protocol for synchronizing the time of devices over a network.
ExplanationA device queries a time server that provides the accurate time and sets its own clock to the time returned. Once the devices on a network agree on the time, records left on different devices can be lined up on a single timeline.
AnalogyIt is like everyone setting their watch to the time signal before the morning meeting.
Memory hookIt stands for Network Time Protocol. Remember that the T in the middle is for Time.