Setting up a local NTP server is crucial for devices synchronization; using Chrony in Docker is efficient and lightweight.
Chrony, a modern alternative to ntpd, offers better accuracy, lightweight setup, and is suitable for both clients and servers.
Steps involve creating a Dockerfile for Chrony, configuring chrony.conf for both local and global server syncing, building and running the Docker container.
Additional steps include testing the NTP server, running as a local time authority, and setting up firewall rules for UDP port 123.