Comparing components

You can compare configuration items and view their similar and different attributes. Maximum five configuration items with same Type can be compared.

To compare the components, complete the following steps:

1. In the Search field, type the component details. A list of matching components is displayed.
2. From the component list, click a component you want to compare. A table of matching components are displayed.
   Note: You can click any of the following categories to filter the search result:

   All

   Display all matching results

   App Server

   Display items related to App Server

   Computer system

   Displays items related to Computer System

   Databases

   Displays items related to Databases

   Network

   Displays items related to Network

   Cluster

   Displays items related to Cluster

3. You can compare components using either of the following ways:
   • Using Details Pane:
     1. In the Search Result, click any component link that you want to compare. Detail pane is displayed.
     2. Click Add to compare.
     3. Click the search result link from the breadcrumbs. The Search Result pane is displayed.
     4. From the components list, click the similar component link and click ADD to compare.
     5. Go to step 4.

   • Using Search Result Pane:
     1. In the search result pane, select the check boxes of the corresponding components that you want to compare.
     2. Click Add to compare.
     3. Go to step 4.
4. Click View Comparison. View comparison pane is displayed.
5. In the View Comparison pane, set the criteria for the comparison. For more details, see View Comparison Pane section.
6. Optional: If you want to remove any component from the comparison list, click the corresponding Trash icon.
7. Click Compare Now to start the comparison. Comparison Results pane displays the result.