Headless Server Date/Time Management in Linux

If, like me, you are running slimmed down, headless Linux machines (ie. no monitor), then you might need these tips to keep your date and time current on your system without bulky user interfaces.

Set your timezone:

sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata

Set the server time from the internet:

sudo rdate -v time.nist.gov

Set your hardware real time clock to the current system time:

sudo hwclock -w