How do I compare two backup files for an NE?

Purpose

You can view two files from two separate backups in a side-by-side comparison window that highlights differences. You can only compare files for backups that were performed from the NSP.

Steps
 
1 

Open Device Management, Managed Network Elements.

2 

From the Managed Network Elements list, select the NE you need to manage.

3 

To compare a previous backup with the most recent backup, perform the following:

  1. Click png1.png(Table row actions), Review backups, View backup history. The backup history view appears, displaying a list of backup operations performed on the selected NE.

  2. Select a successful backup operation and click (Table row actions), Compare with latest backup. A file compare window appears.

  3. Select the files you need to compare from the drop-down lists. File comparison panels appear, displaying the contents of the files with any differences highlighted.

4 

To compare any two backup files, perform the following:

  1. Click (Table row actions), Review Backups, View all backup files. A list of all backup files stored in the NSP for the selected NE appears.

  2. Select two backup files, and click on File Compare. A file compare window appears.

  3. Select the files you need to compare from the drop-down lists. File comparison panels appear, displaying the contents of the files with any differences highlighted.

End of steps