Comparing Objects in Informatica

We might face a scenario where there may be difference between PRODUCTION v/s SIT version of code or any environment or between different folders in same environment. In here we go for comparison of objects we can compare between mappings,sessions,workflows In Designer it would be present under "Mappings" tab we can find "Compare" option. In workflow manger under "Tasks & Workfows" tab we can find "Compare" option for tasks and workflows comparison respectively. However the easiest and probably the best practice would be by doing using Repository Manager.In Repository Manager under "Edit" tab we can find "Compare" option. The advantage of using Repository manager it compares all the objects at one go i.e. workflow,session and mapping. Hence reducing the effort of individually checking the mapping and session separately.

Once we select the folder and corresponding workflow we Can click compare for checking out the result.

We can compare workflows within the same repository between two folders as well as between different repositories.

The Yellow highlighted means there are differences upon clicking we will be able to see the exact differences.

We can exactly see in which mapping, target or source or transformation we have a difference by using compare option.

Hope this article helps you in understanding compare option in informatica