As there is no reasonable/robust mechanism of updating the /etc/dhcp3/dhclient.conf, I believe requesting 'ntp-servers' always is the best practical way.
- this needed when your DHCP server hands out only what is requested
-> eg Microsoft DHCP service (and unlike ISC DHCPD)
- if the option is available, it is stored in the lease
- if 'ntp' is installed, we get NTP working as it should
- if it's not installed, no problem!
This clearly presents an integration issue in certain environments (eg corporate), so addressing it is a positive move!
As there is no reasonable/robust mechanism of updating the /etc/dhcp3/ dhclient. conf, I believe requesting 'ntp-servers' always is the best practical way.
- this needed when your DHCP server hands out only what is requested
-> eg Microsoft DHCP service (and unlike ISC DHCPD)
- if the option is available, it is stored in the lease
- if 'ntp' is installed, we get NTP working as it should
- if it's not installed, no problem!
This clearly presents an integration issue in certain environments (eg corporate), so addressing it is a positive move!