Start vs. Run records pattern changes in startup vs. runtime configurations for network devices deployed on your network.

Each log message record contains the following data columns:

  • Result. Change of state. One of the following: Unavailable, Different, Same.
  • Device. Display name or IP address of the applicable monitored device.
  • Startup Config. Configuration at startup (archived file).
  • Running Config. Running configuration (current snapshot).
  • Differences. Count of differences detected.

Use the device selector above the grid to browse to, then select a device for which to view Configuration Management Start vs. Run data. You can further refine the data displayed using the results filter control to the right of the device selector. All Results are shown by default, however, you can choose to display only line items with Same results, Different results, or Unavailable results.

Click any hyperlinked date/time stamp shown in the Startup Config or Running Config column to launch the Edit Configuration Archive dialog. Here, you can edit the name, description, or retention setting for the archive as well as copy the archive contents to the clipboard.

Click any hyperlink in the Differences column to launch the Archive Compare dialog. This dialog allows you to review the details for each file and note the differences.

Export report data

Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

  • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
  • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
  • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
  • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
  • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.