Compare results

The comparator allows you to compare results between two or more sets of outputs. Using the comparator, you can highlight differences. For example, identify differences in configuration between two IMS systems, or identify differences in the statuses of a sysplex across time.

Use the Comparator button (Comparator icon ) to compare the output of one or more editors (you can also use saved results). The following options are available:

Add/Remove Data Sources
Allows you to select data sources to compare.
Show All
Comparator output will show all results. Including for items found in one list but not in another. Use this option to highlight missing and inconsistent elements.
Show Matched Keys
Only show elements that exist in all data sources that are being compared. Use this option to highlight differences in analogous elements.
Show Unmatched Keys
Only show elements that do not exist in all data sources. Use this option to highlight missing elements.

You also have the following options:

Key sequence
Determines the order in which key fields are sequenced. Objects are sorted in this sequence, and compared based on key matches.
Ignore
Do not compare values in this column. For example, you may want to ignore last-update timestamps.
Hide
Do not show the specified column in the output.

After you perform a compare, you can see the differences between your outputs using color highlighting. The Source column identifies which ouput the row originated from. Mouse-over the source column to get reference information that translates the numerical source values to the names of the output being compared. You can click Comparator icon at any time to change the parameters of the comparator.