MongoDB Error 106: Distributed Clock Skewed

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Description

Error 106, "Distributed Clock Skewed," indicates that the system clocks on different nodes within your MongoDB replica set or sharded cluster are out of synchronization. This discrepancy can lead to data inconsistency, transaction failures, and incorrect ordering of operations, severely impacting the reliability of your distributed database.

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Error Message

Distributed Clock Skewed

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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NTP Service Misconfiguration

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) service might be improperly configured or not running on one or more servers, preventing automatic and accurate time synchronization.

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Manual Time Adjustments

Direct manual changes to system clocks on individual cluster members can introduce immediate and significant time differences, overriding automatic synchronization.

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Virtual Machine Time Drift

Virtual machines can experience time drift if their host system or guest OS is not correctly configured for time synchronization, especially under varying loads.

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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

Check the error message carefully for specific details
Review recent changes that might have caused the error
Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
Check log files for additional context
Try restarting the application or service

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