Receiving a warning [WARN] clock offset of (IP Address) is -98 seconds - CA Directory replication might fail.
Identity Manager v14.4 / v14.5
Whenever a vApp node boots, it will sync its time with the host it runs on and won't sync again until the next boot (just like any ordinary server).
There are several ways to implement constant time sync in an environment and it is based on your requirements and preferences:
[IGA v14.4]
You should install VMWare tools to implement a node's constant sync against its VMware host.
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/symantec-security-software/identity-security/identity-suite/14-4/virtual-appliance/configuring-virtual-appliance.html
Section: Install VMware Tools
If you wish to sync the nodes directly against an NTP server, you might use the same tech-doc as above
Section: Configure Network Time Protocol.
[IGA v14.5]
To sync the nodes directly against an NTP server, you might use the tech-doc below
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/symantec-security-software/identity-security/identity-suite/14-5/virtual-appliance/configuring-virtual-appliance.html
Section: Configure Network Time Protocol.