Comparing Device Configurations

You can compare device configurations over time or between devices.

NCM Backup Timestamps

Traverse does not update the timestamp of NCM backups when no changes have been detected. Traverse compares the most current stored configuration against the backup found during the backup operation. If changes are detected, a new backup is created and the timestamp updated.

Comparing Device Configurations for One Device

You can compare backed up device configurations over time, to see what changes have been made.

1. Navigate to Config Mgmt > Configuration.
2. Click on the name of the device you want to compare configurations on, and then click the compare icon ().
3. In the configuration selection window, click the Show historical configurations check box to see previously backed up configurations.
4. Click on one configuration in each of the lists, and then click Compare.

The two configurations are shown side-by-side, with any differences highlighted.

Comparing Device Configurations Between Two Devices

You can compare backed up device configurations between two devices, to see what differences there are.

1. Navigate to Config Mgmt > Configuration.
2. To select two devices, click on the name of the first device you want to compare, and then hold down the Ctrl key and click on the name of the second device.
3. Click the compare icon ().
4. In the configuration selection window, click the Show historical configurations check box if you want to see previously backed up configurations.
5. Click on one configuration in each of the lists, and then click Compare.

The two configurations are shown side-by-side, with any differences highlighted.