Clock difference on Jenkins nodes

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Issue

Jenkins Manage nodes UI component shows clock difference for one of the agents

Environment

Resolution

Sync time among all your nodes (controller and the agents) by using Network Time Protocol.

Then, depending on Node Operation System:

Windows

Windows Time Service, also known as W32Time

Prior to Windows Server 2016, the W32Time service was not designed to meet time-sensitive application needs. However, updates to Windows Server 2016 now allow you to implement a solution for 1ms accuracy in your domain.

Linux

Network Time Protocol daemon (NTPD)

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