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Skip configuration comparison when data points use different collection methods (SNMP/CLI/API)

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  • August 7, 2026
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NetBrain currently compares configuration snapshots without accounting for whether each snapshot was retrieved via SNMP, CLI, or API. Because these collection methods capture differing scopes of configuration data, such as AAA, NTP, and ACL settings that may only be present in CLI or API captures, comparisons between snapshots from different sources can produce misleading or meaningless differences. This enhancement would have NetBrain detect the collection method associated with each configuration snapshot and skip or clearly flag comparisons when the two data points originate from different source types. Customers would benefit from more accurate change detection and would avoid unnecessary troubleshooting caused by false configuration drift alerts stemming from mismatched data sources.