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NTPClient
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The NTPClient provides a client interface for connecting to the ``NTPServer``.

Key features
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- Connects to the ``NTPServer`` via the ``SoftwareManager``.

Usage
^^^^^

- Install on a Node via the ``SoftwareManager`` to start the database service.
- Service runs on UDP port 123 by default.

Implementation
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

- Leverages ``SoftwareManager`` for sending payloads over the network.
- Provides easy interface for Nodes to find IP addresses via domain names.
- Extends base Service class.