[BlueOnyx:07377] Re: Dovecot shutting down

[Mike Jenkins]

I wouldn't recommend vmware tools for timekeeping.
Instead, follow VMWare recommendations:

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1006427

I quote:

"Note: In all cases use NTP instead of VMware Tools periodic time synchronization."

In short, remove the local clock from /etc/ntp.conf, by commenting out the following lines:
# server        127.127.1.0     # local clock
# fudge 127.127.1.0 stratum 10

And add the line:
"tinker panic 0" to the top of /etc/ntp.conf which will stop it panicking if the clock drifts a lot.

The server will now keep time just fine.

Mike


> 
> Install VMware tools.  And sync the VM to the host and the host to a
> reliable time source problem solved.  VMware tools is a bit tricky the
> first go around but once you learn the trick your good to go.  The
> install will fail if called directly  ie.  ./install.pl    but perl
> install.pl works like hot butter.
> 
> http://www.thoughtpolice.co.uk/vmware/howto/centos-5-vmware-tools-
> install.html
> 
> Should get you on your way.
> 
> I have a BO box on ESXi without any issues.
>