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- Log correlation and auditing: event timelines only make sense when systems agree on time.
- Security protocols: authentication and encryption often depend on correct time (Kerberos, certificate validity, token expiration).
- Distributed systems and databases: replication, ordering, and troubleshooting are more reliable when timestamps are consistent.
- Scheduled tasks and backups: jobs run when expected and reports reflect the right time window.
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