Compare Archive Versions


The Compare Archive Versions window lets you compare two different archives for the same device and monitor any changes in device attributes. ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine compares archives using a set group of saved attributes from when the archive occurred.

For information on how to perform a compare archive operation, see How to Compare Archives.

When you first open the Compare Archive Versions window, select the two archive versions you are comparing and select Compare.

The second window appears. The values for these attributes are displayed in a table with any differences between the values flagged by a yellow Difference icon () in the Different column.

Coompare Archive Versions

Selection 1 / Selection 2
Displays the two archive versions you select to compare and gives the total number of devices in common between the two compared versions.
Compare Progress
The bar shows the progress of large compare operations. The Abort Compare button allows you to stop a compare operation; any comparisons completed are available for viewing.

In addition, the following buttons are available only for archives that include device configuration data:

  • Compare Config Files — Opens the Configuration File Compare window and displays the two archived configuration files for the selected device. This option is only available when there are differences between the two configuration files being compared.
  • View Config File — Opens the Configuration File Viewer and displays the archived configuration file of the selected device. This option is only available when there are no differences between the two config files being compared.

Devices Table

This table lists the devices included in the comparison. If differences were found, the yellow Difference icon ( ) displays in the Different column. Select the device whose comparison results you wish to see. The results display in the Comparison Results table.

Comparison Results Table

This section displays the results of the comparison for the device selected in the Devices table, with any differences between the two versions flagged by a yellow Difference icon () in the Different column. For a definition of each attribute, see Archive File right-panel.

Different
A yellow Difference icon ()  in this column signifies a difference between the two attributes.
IP Address
Lists the IP address of the device whose attributes are being compared.
Attribute Name
Lists the name of the attribute being compared. For a definition of each attribute, see Archive File right-panel.
Attribute Values
These two columns list the attribute values for the versions being compared.


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