Comparing Running or Historical Configurations

You can compare running configurations or historical configuration snapshots on one switch or on different switches.

• Running configurations

Configurations that are currently running on a switch

• Historical configuration snapshots

Configuration files that were backed up as described in Backing up Switch Configurations

Procedure

To compare two configuration snapshots, follow these steps:

1. In the AmpCon-DC UI, click Service > Configuration Template.

2. In the first SN field, click Select to choose one switch to compare.

3. In the pop-up window, select the switch.

4. In the first Select Config drop-down list, select a running configuration file or a backup configuration file.

Note: The running configuration is available only for connected switches. It cannot be retrieved from disconnected switches.

5. In the second SN field, click Select to choose another switch to compare.

6. In the pop-up window, select the switch.

7. In the second Select Config drop-down list, select a running configuration file or a backup configuration file.

Then, you can see configuration differences as follows: