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
 

Open Device Management, Managed Network Elements.


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


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.


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.

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