The Configuration Manager Compare Screen enables you to compare Configuration Backup Files on the same device or different devices using a "Diff" Utility to view any differences between the files on a line for line basis. You can compare files on different devices or compare files on the same device . You can also use the utility to compare text files on the local file system .
Note: The "boot.cfg" file is the target of this utility, however you can use it to compare any text-based files. You cannot use the utility to compare any binary files (e.g., .img, jpg, jar).
The File Diff Screen is used to select the files you want to compare. To compare backup files from different devices or backups from the same device, select "Backup File" from the Select From File drop-down menu on the left side of the screen. Click on the Browse button to bring up a list of current backups. Select a backup to bring up a list of files contained in the backup. Select the file you want to compare, and click OK. Repeat the steps to select a backup file on the right side of the screen. When you have selected both files, click on the Compare button. The file comparison is displayed in the File Diff Window.
Note: To compare text files on the local file system, select "Local" from the from the Select From File drop-down menu. Click on the Browse button and browse to the files on the local system.
The File Diff Window displays the files side-by-side with all of the differences highlighted (Changed, Inserted, Deleted). You can use the Arrow keys at the top of the screen on the right side of the window to jump to each change; or you can select a specific change from the Select to Jump drop-down menu. You can also use the scroll bars to scroll through the documents and view changes.
You can also perform a restore on a device, using one of the files you are comparing. Click on the Restore button above the file you want to use and select an option below. The first screen of the Restore Wizard will appear. Perform the restore as detailed in the Performing a Restore section of the Backup/Restore online help.