How do I compare the current NE configuration with a backup?

Backup file comparison

You can compare files from a previous backup to the current NE’s configuration, either the most recent backup or an older backup.

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 with the most recent backup, perform the following:

  1. In the details panel, expand the Backup section.

  2. Beside the backupFilename parameter, click png1.png(Table row actions), Compare with current NE config. The NSP begins comparing the files and a File Compare window opens when the comparison is ready.

4 

To compare with a previous 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 the backup you need to compare, and click png1.png(Table row actions), Compare with current NE config. The NSP begins comparing the files and a File Compare window opens when the comparison is ready.

5 

In the file compare window, 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