R12.1-2025Jul03

Compare Data on the Same Device

To compare network data on the map page:

Open the Compare Pane: On the runbook, right-click anywhere and select Compare from the context menu.

Select Target Devices: By default, all devices on the map are selected. To customize the selection, click the device link in the Target Device area.

	Note: For optimal performance, it is recommended to compare no more than 100 devices at a time.

Specify Comparison Datasets: In the Dataset fields, select two data sources for comparison.

Dataset 1 is used as the primary schema and is compared against Dataset 2.
You can choose Latest as a dataset to always reference the most recent result.

	Note: When Latest is selected, the most recent result will appear for selection. If new results are generated later, the previously selected data remains checked.

	Tip: The icon indicates that no data is available in the selected dataset.

Specify Data Types to Compare: Select the data types you want to compare, available options include configuration file, data table, NCT and CLI commands.

	Tip: You can select sub-items under each data type for comparison.

	Tip: To configure maximum size limits for comparison, Click Comparison Settings. If the data exceeds the configured threshold, it will be excluded from the comparison.

Compare and View Changes: Click Compare. After the comparison is finished, select Device and Data type to view the detailed changes. See Comparison Results for more details on interpreting the output.

Export Comparison Results: The displayed comparison results can be exported to HTML files.

To export results for a single data type, click Export at the bottom of the results panel.
To export the entire comparison result, click the icon in the top-right corner and select Export Result.

	Tip: You can also click the hyperlink in the Results area to view the result summary.