NTP fails synchronization with server at startup

["Paul Smith" <phhs80@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear All,

I have NTP configured to synchronize with a server at startup, but it
always fails that as reported by F8 during the booting.
Notwithstanding:

# /sbin/service ntpd restart
Shutting down ntpd:                                        [  OK  ]
ntpd: Synchronizing with time server:                      [  OK  ]
Starting ntpd:                                             [  OK  ]
#

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,

Paul