How can I syncronize a non-domain server to a domain-controller's clock?

Question

Is it possible to configure a Windows Server 2000 OS to synchronize it's clock to a domain controller if it's not on the domain? If so, how would I go about doing that?

Just to be clear:

• I can't join the machine to the domain.
• The Windows Time service is running on the Server 2000 box.
• All other servers and workstations properly sync their time to the domain controller already.

Solution 1

This should do the trick:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/120944

Solution 2

NET TIME \\servername /SET (where servername is a DC)

Comments

[Aashraya Singal]

This'll do the trick. I should also add that this is only valid for Windows 2000 and older servers, as they implemented the cut-down time protocol sNTP. For Windows 2003 and XP upwards, net time is deprecated and w32tm is the tool you'll need to use, as these OS' implement a fully compliant NTP server/client service.

[MrGigu]

Man I typed out my answer all nice and neat and then forgot to press the Submit button. +1 for providing a backup link though.

[joeqwerty]

Actually, the Net Time command does work in W2K3 and W2K8.

[Manuel Faux]

Which command? Did you forget something in your answer?

[MatthewMartin]

I'm guessing this is a comment to Mark Henderson's answer