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Basically, the values stored in the central database and the registry should not be different, but after a server installation or a manual registry change, there can be differences. Before configuring the server, the differences must be eliminated by using the configurationDifferences endpoint. When the central database value is chosen as the proper value, then one or more configuration tasks will be generated that indicate the required changes in the registry and reread/restart actions for the affected services. When the server registry is chosen as the proper value, then the central database will be updated and no other action is required.
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