RAC and systimestamp

Hi,
I have multiple node RAC enviroment, can I get consistant value of systimestamp by running following query:
select systimestamp from dual
Let's say it's hard to make sure the system clock on each instance machine to be insync to timestamp level, do I get in-consitant response of systimestamp from each instance? if so, there would be problem with sorting by systimestamp field.
Thanks

Hi,
Did u try sync with NTP server (network time protocol)?
Put a net date command in /etc/rc.local for a startup sync and crontab to resync every day.
I hope this help u.
Cheers,
Rodrigo Mufalani
http://mufalani.blogspot.com

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