PACKAGESITE for aarch64 FreeBSD package updates, ntpd, ntpq, ntpdate

PACKAGESITE  for  aarch64  FreeBSD package updates ntpd, ntpq, ntpdate

http://pkg.freebsd.org/ Check this to confirm the proper URL

echo $PACKAGESITE

export PACKAGESITE="https://pkg.freebsd.org/FreeBSD:14:aarch64"

echo $PACKAGESITE 

or use "https://pkg.freebsd.org/FreeBSD:15:aarch64"  for FreeBSD 15.x-CURRENT

 

set of CLI command to use with pkg

pkg -f bootstrap

pkg search nano

pkg list

YOU HAVE TO SEE THE PROPER CORRECT DATE first before using pkg

date

date 202504232057

echo $OSVERSION

export OSVERSION=1401000   #for 14.2 and later version,  1400500 version before

pkg install nano  ntpdate 

The error ntpd -c rv read: Connection refused typically indicates that the ntpd (Network Time Protocol daemon) command is trying to connect to an NTP server or service, but the connection is being refused. This could be due to several reasons. Here's a concise troubleshooting guide:

1. Check if ntpd is running:
   • Run ps aux | grep ntpd or systemctl status ntp to verify if the NTP daemon is active.
   • If it's not running, start it with sudo systemctl start ntp or sudo service ntp start.
2. Verify NTP service configuration:
   • Ensure the NTP configuration file (usually /etc/ntp.conf) specifies valid server addresses (e.g., pool.ntp.org).
   • Check for syntax errors or misconfigurations in the file.
3. Firewall or network restrictions:
   • Confirm that UDP port 123 (used by NTP) is open. Run sudo ufw status or iptables -L to check firewall rules.
   • Allow NTP traffic if needed: sudo ufw allow 123/udp.
   • Ensure your network allows outbound connections to NTP servers.
4. Server reachability:
   • Test connectivity to the NTP server with ping <server> or ntpdate -q <server> (e.g., ntpdate -q pool.ntp.org).
   • If the server is unreachable, try a different NTP server in /etc/ntp.conf.
5. SELinux/AppArmor restrictions:
   • If SELinux or AppArmor is enabled, it might block ntpd. Check SELinux status with sestatus.
   • Temporarily set SELinux to permissive mode (sudo setenforce 0) to test, or adjust policies.
6. Correct command usage:
   • The ntpd -c rv syntax seems incorrect or incomplete. The -c flag expects a configuration file, and rv might be misinterpreted.
   • To query the NTP daemon, use ntpq -c rv or ntpdc -c sysinfo instead.

Quick Fix Attempt

• Restart the NTP service: sudo systemctl restart ntp.
• Query the status: ntpq -p to see if the server is syncing.
• If the issue persists, check logs: journalctl -u ntp or cat /var/log/ntp.log.

If you provide more context (e.g., OS, specific NTP server, or full command output), I can refine the solution. Let me know!

 

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