Error
Error Code: ACFS-05354

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05354: Clock Skew in Replication

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Description

This error indicates a significant time difference between the primary and standby sites involved in Oracle ACFS (ASM Cluster File System) replication. Such a discrepancy can disrupt replication operations, leading to data inconsistencies or failure of disaster recovery mechanisms.
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Error Message

Clock difference detected between primary and standby replication sites.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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NTP Service Misconfiguration
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) service on one or both replication servers may be incorrectly configured, stopped, or failing to synchronize time with a reliable source.
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Manual Time Adjustments
System administrators might have manually altered the clock on a primary or standby server without ensuring proper synchronization, leading to time drift.
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Virtual Machine Time Drift
In virtualized environments, guest operating systems can experience time drift if host-level time synchronization is not correctly configured or if virtual machine tools are not properly installed/managed.
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
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  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service

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