Why time on the server is changing frequently with error message " ntpd[xxxx]: process_private: drop test 1 failed, pkt from x.x.x.x ? "

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Issue

  • What is reason and resolution for below error message
Jul 10 09:25:24 hostname ntpd[9564]: process_private: drop test 1 failed, pkt from x.x.x.x

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5

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