We had some senior MS engineers in about a year ago to discuss time sync. The bottom line is that, while w32time is "based on" and "compatible with" SNTP protocol, it has been adapted for MS/AD/Kerberos needs. Servers across multiple subnets can have as much as 20 seconds difference. This could be a serious issue in transactional database operations. The white paper that MS published clearly states that "certain applications may require more accurate time sync, and users are encouraged to implement 3rd-party (s)NTP Solutions".
Glenn
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