Compare Configuration

In customer environments, configuration changes often lead to issues, making it challenging to identify what has changed. This troubleshooting process can also be time-consuming. To streamline this and save time, AppViewX has developed a utility that compares the current configuration with previous versions when the system was functioning correctly. By default, the utility automatically captures snapshots whenever an event—such as an installation, upgrade, patch, or data restore—is successfully completed.
Important: Admin conf is required for running this utility.
Note: Ensure that the appviewx_kubernetes_addons_2026.1.0.0.tar.gz file is present in the appviewx_kubernetes directory.

Steps to perform a compare configuration:

  1. To start the installation process, run the command: 
    ./install.sh
    The following welcome screen is displayed.
  2. Select Continue.
    The screen shows the following options:
    • 1. Fresh Installation
    • 2. Upgrade
    • 3. Data Restore
    • 4. Collect Logs
    • 5. Auto Remediation
    • 6. Apply Patch
    • 7. Compare Configuration
  3. Choose option 7, Compare Configuration.
    By default, the cluster has read-only access. To perform administrative tasks, admin access must be enabled. A configuration file located at <Home Directory>/.kube/backup/config provides the required admin privileges. When prompted, ensure you specify the correct path to this file.
    Note: If the file has been moved or backed up to a secure location, provide the updated file path accordingly.
  4. The utility captures a snapshot of the current configuration and compares it with the previous one. The resulting snapshots highlight areas where changes have occurred and where no modifications have been made.
  5. To compare with the next snapshot, press Ctrl+N. This will compare it with the subsequent snapshot.
    If the report is too large, use the following short cut keys:
    • To scroll up, Ctrl+W
    • To scroll down, Ctrl+S
    • To scroll left, Ctrl+A
    • To scroll right, Ctrl+D
    The resulting snapshots highlight areas when there are no more snapshots to compare and when the report is too large.