Comparing a backup file to an active database

The Compare page allows you to select a backup file in the file management storage area to compare and authenticate to the current database on the selected server. You must have at least one backup file to do a comparison.

Use this procedure to compare a backed up file with an active database:

1. Click Status & Manage > Database.
2. Click to select the server whose data you want to compare to a backup.
3. Click Compare.
4. Click an option to select the backup to compare.
5. Click OK.
   The Database Archive Compare page appears displaying a database report for the selected server. The databases and topologies are compared and the results displayed.
6. Click Print to print the report.
7. Click Save to save the report to a file.