When you perform restores, you can compare
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the data in two backups
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the data in a backup to the live data in the Active Directory environment.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Active Directory.
The Overview page appears.
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On the Apps tab, click Active Directory.
The Active Directory page appears.
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In the Name column, click the Active Directory server.
The server properties page appears.
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On the Comparisons tab, click Add Comparison.
The New Comparison wizard appears.cmpma
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On the Compare Scope page, select the scope of comparison.
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In the Compare Name box, provide a name for the comparison.
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Click Next.
The Configuration page appears.
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Select the point-in-time comparison types.
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Select the Source backup to compare using the calendar button.
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If you have selected Compare two point-in-time backups in step 5, then select the backup to Compare with.
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Click Next.
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If you have selected Compare selected objects in step 5, then the Content Selection page appears.
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Click Add Content.
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Select the content from the source backup and click Add.
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Click Next.
The Summary page appears.
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Review the summary of the comparison and clik Submit.
Note
Comparison jobs are cached on the client server (domain controller). This server is required to be online when creating a new comparison or reviewing the results of previously saved comparisons.