Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version User Manual

Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version

1.8 User’s Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Contents

1 Overview...................................................................................................................7

What Is New In This Release..............................................................................................................7

Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site................................................................................. 7

Other Documents You May Need.....................................................................................................8

2 Updating Dell Repository Manager....................................................................9

Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch................................................................................. 9

Updating Dell Repository Manager From Help.................................................................................9

Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater.......................................................... 10

3 System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager 11

Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager.............................................................. 11

Hardware Requirements............................................................................................................ 11

Software Requirements..............................................................................................................11

Optional Requirements..............................................................................................................12

Supported Dell Systems For Exported Repositories And Bundles..................................................12

Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager.............................................................................................12

Repairing Dell Repository Manager.................................................................................................12

4 Using The Dell Repository Manager.................................................................15

Configuring Settings For The Dell Repository Manager.................................................................15

Configuring Source Repository.................................................................................................16

Configuring Default Proxy.........................................................................................................16

Configuring Plug-In Update Check And Settings..................................................................... 16

Configuring FileStore Settings...................................................................................................17

Creating New Repository................................................................................................................ 18

Creating A Repository With Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Inventory............................20

Creating A Repository With Dell OpenManage Integration For VMware vCenter

Inventory....................................................................................................................................21

Creating Repository with M1000e Chassis Inventory...............................................................22

Creating A Repository With Dell Generic Inventory.................................................................24

Creating An Empty Repository..................................................................................................25

Working With My Repositories........................................................................................................25

Functionalities Of My Repositories........................................................................................... 25

Opening From My Repositories.................................................................................................25

Deleting From My Repositories.................................................................................................25

Comparing And Updating Repositories..........................................................................................26

Repository Update Report.........................................................................................................27

Editing A Repository........................................................................................................................27

Opening The Dell Online Repository..............................................................................................27

Opening The Source Repository.................................................................................................... 28

Viewing The Properties Of A Repository........................................................................................ 28

Viewing The Inventory Information Of A Repository.....................................................................29

Importing A Previous Version (pre v1.5) Repository ......................................................................29

Working With Bundles.................................................................................................................... 29

Adding Bundles......................................................................................................................... 30

Viewing The Size Of Bundles.....................................................................................................32

Deleting Bundles....................................................................................................................... 33

Cloning Bundles........................................................................................................................ 33

Comparing Bundles...................................................................................................................33

Deleting Components From Bundles....................................................................................... 34

Changing The Component Sequence...................................................................................... 34

Bundle Filters............................................................................................................................. 35

Exporting Bundles......................................................................................................................37

Exporting To Light Weight Deployment Scripts....................................................................... 39

Exporting To Bootable ISO........................................................................................................39

Exporting As A Server Update Utility (SUU).............................................................................. 40

Working With Components............................................................................................................ 41

Adding Components................................................................................................................. 42

Creating A Bundle For Selected Components..........................................................................44

Viewing The Size Of Components............................................................................................ 45

Downloading Components.......................................................................................................45

Copying Components...............................................................................................................45

Deleting Components............................................................................................................... 47

Component Filters.....................................................................................................................47

Working With Filters........................................................................................................................49

Saving Filters..............................................................................................................................50

Managing Filters........................................................................................................................ 50

Working With Jobs Queue..............................................................................................................50

Stopping Jobs In The Jobs Queue............................................................................................ 51

Starting Jobs In The Jobs Queue.............................................................................................. 51

Removing Jobs In The Jobs Queue.......................................................................................... 51

Jobs Queue Details....................................................................................................................51

Searching Dell Support Site............................................................................................................ 52

Exporting Updates From Support Site...................................................................................... 52

Filter Options For Search Results.............................................................................................. 53

Scheduling Automatic Search.........................................................................................................54

Log Files...........................................................................................................................................56

Copying Log Files............................................................................................................................56

Emailing Log Files............................................................................................................................57

Overview

The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) ensures that the Dell systems are up-to-date with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware, and software. DRM allows you to:

• Create repositories of customized bundles and updates

• Create groups of related updates for systems running Microsoft Windows Operating System (32 and

64-bits) and Linux Operating System

• Generate comparison reports and update baselines of custom repositories

The customized bundles and repositories are made up of Dell Update Packages (DUPs) or Non-DUPs (such as .exe, .msi, .bin or any other file formats) files. DUPs are software utilities provided by Dell to update specific software and firmware components on Dell PowerEdge systems, Dell desktops, and Dell laptops. You can arrange these components in bundles to group the related updates together. Every repository has a catalog.xml or catalog.cab file that specifies the contents of that repository. The catalog.cab file, downloaded from ftp.dell.com, is digitally signed by Dell to ensure system security.

You can deploy the repository through bootable ISO images, raw driver packs, deployment scripts, or Server Update Utilities (SUU).

Dell Repository Manager can run in two modes — Data Center version and Business Client version. The Data Center version manages repositories for Dell servers and storage systems. The Business Client version manages repositories for Dell Precision Workstations, Dell Inspiron, or Dell Optiplex systems. For more information on Dell Reporitory Manager, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

Dell Repository Manager User’s Guide

NOTE: Dell Repository Manager can only be installed on systems running the Microsoft Windows operating system.

What Is New In This Release

This release of Dell Repository Manager (DRM) introduces the following new features:

• Repository Manager accepts inventory from modular chassis - M1000e.

• Improved Generic inventory integration.

• Search and select updates from Dell site and export as a Lightweight Deployment Package.

• Use Dell online catalog and any local catalog at the same time as a base repository. Earlier, the

option was to use Dell catalog file or local catalog file separately as a base repository.

• E-mail log files.

• Easy access to log files and release notes.

• Keyword search on the results coming from the Dell support site.

Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site

You can access the required documents in one of the following ways:

• From the following links:

– For all Systems Management documents — dell.com/softwaresecuritymanuals

– For Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/openmanagemanuals

– For Remote Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/esmmanuals

– For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools

– For Client Systems Management documents — dell.com/OMConnectionsClient

– For OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/

OMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement

– For OpenManage Connections Client Systems Management documents — dell.com/

OMConnectionsClient

• From Dell Support site as follows:

– Go to dell.com/support/manuals.

– In the Tell us about your Dell system section, under No, select Choose from a list of all Dell

products and click Continue. – In the Select your product type section, click Software and Security. – In the Choose your Dell Software section, click the required link from the following:

* Client System Management

* Enterprise System Management

* Remote Enterprise System Management

* Serviceability Tools – To view the document, click the required product version.

• Using search engines as follows:

– Type the name and version of the document in the Search box.

Updating Dell Repository Manager

You can update the Dell Repository Manager to the latest available version using the following methods:

• Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch

• Updating Dell Repository Manager From Help

• Updating Dell Repository Manager Using Updater

Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch

1. Launch the Dell Repository Manager.

The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com. If a new version is available, the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager window is displayed with the following:

– Summary

1. Current Installed Version:

2. New Version:

3. Release Date:

4. New Release Location:

5. Release Notes:

– What’s New

2. Click Update. You can click Skip to retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager.

NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Repository Manager installed on the system is out-of-date.

NOTE: If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions at launch, in the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen, clear the Check for new

version at launch check box.

Updating Dell Repository Manager From Help

1. In the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Help → Check for Newer Version.

The Application Update window is displayed with the following:

– Summary

1. Current Installed Version:

2. New Version:

3. Release Date:

4. New Release Location:

5. Release Notes:

– What’s New

2. The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com. If a newer version is available, the application prompts you to install the same.

NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system is out-of-date. You can click Skip to retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager.

NOTE: If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions at launch, in the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen, clear the Check for new version at launch check box.

NOTE: For more information on installing the Dell Repository Manager on the system, see the

Dell Repository Manager Quick Installation Guide

at dell.com/support/manuals.

Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater

1. Click Start → All Programs → Dell Repository Manager v <x.x.x> folder.

Where

x.x.x

is the version number of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system.

NOTE: For Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012, a shortcut key is available for Dell Repository Manager, once you press the Start button.

2. Select the Dell Repository Manager Updater option. If a new version is available, the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager dialog box appears

displaying the:

– Summary

1. Current Installed Version:

2. New Version:

3. Release Date:

4. New Release Location:

5. Release Notes:

– What’s New

3. Click Update. You can click Skip to retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager.

NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on your system is out-of-date.

NOTE: In systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit Operating Systems), you can start the update by running the RMUpdater.exe file at: c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager vx.x.x\RMUpdater.exe.

System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager

This chapter lists the systems requirements and procedures to uninstall DRM.

Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager

This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the DRM.

Hardware Requirements

Requirement Details

Processor 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent

RAM 1024 MB

Hard Disk Up to 1 GB of available space

Display 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit

Optical Drive (Optional) CD/DVD writer

Software Requirements

Requirement Details

System Requirement

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (or greater) full version

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012

• Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Requirement Details

Supported Internationalized Operating Systems

• English

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Japanese

• Simplified Chinese

• Russian

• Portuguese

NOTE: The Dell Repository Manager user interface is displayed only in English irrespective of the language of the operating system on which it is installed.

Optional Requirements

Internet connectivity and DVD burning software are optional requirements. You can use the local repositories on DRM without Internet connectivity. The DVD burning software is required only for functions such as burning a custom Server Update Utility DVD or a bootable Linux CD.

Supported Dell Systems For Exported Repositories And Bundles

You can use the exported bundles on Dell systems that support Dell Update Packages (DUPs). With Dell Repository Manager, you can use the FTP catalog, which contains the support for n and n-1 blocks. For more information about the supported system models for the FTP catalog, see ftp.dell.com/cmsdk/ PDK_Readme.doc.

Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager

To uninstall Dell Repository Manager:

1. From the Control Panel → Programs and Features.

2. In the Programs and Features window, select Dell Repository Manager, and click Uninstall.

3. Click Yes to confirm.

NOTE: You must have administrative privileges in the system to uninstall Dell Repository Manager.

Repairing Dell Repository Manager

1. Double-click the Repository Manager.msi file located on the system.

2. In the Dell Repository Manager - InstallShield Wizard, click Next.

NOTE: By default, the Repair option is selected on the Program Maintenance window.

3. Confirm that Repair is selected, and click Next.

4. In the Ready to Repair the Program window, click Install to complete the repair or click Cancel to

exit without making any changes.

NOTE: If you click Cancel, a pop-up window is displayed. Click Yes to finish or No to return to the Ready to Repair the Program window.

5. Click Finish.

The repaired Dell Repository Manager is installed on the system.

Using The Dell Repository Manager

You can perform the following tasks:

• Create repositories

• Import legacy repositories

• Update repositories

• Export catalog

• Export repositories

• Modify repository

• Work with bundles

• Work with components

• Search repositories based on different criterion by setting the filters

• Work with jobs queue

• Search Dell Support Site

• Scheduling Automatic Search

Configuring Settings For The Dell Repository Manager

You can configure the following settings in the Dell Repository Manager:

• Source Repository

• Default Proxy

• Plug-in

• FileStore

Configuring Source Repository

To configure a default repository:

1. In the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Application → Settings → Source Repository.

2. In the Source Repository window, select A Local Repository.

NOTE: If Check the update of Source Repository while starting check box is selected, DRM checks for an update on every launch.

NOTE: If Check the update of Online Catalog while starting check box is selected, DRM checks for a updated version of the new catalog on every launch.

3. Once you select A Local Repository, click Browse and select the catalog.xml file.

4. Click Open.

5. Click Finish to accept changes or Cancel to exit without making changes.

Configuring Default Proxy

To configure the default proxy settings for a repository:

1. In the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Application → Settings → Default Proxy. The Proxy Server Settings window is displayed.

2. Select Use Proxy Server (These settings will override the settings from the current user's Internet Explorer (IE) proxy settings).

NOTE: The proxy server settings you configure affect all outbound network traffic from the Dell Repository Manager.

3. Type the proxy server address and the server port in the Proxy Server Address: and Proxy Server Port: fields.

4. Click Apply to accept changes or click Cancel to exit without making changes.

Configuring Plug-In Update Check And Settings

You can configure the settings and check for updates using the Dell Repository Manager Plug-ins window. Identify the related updates for the SUU plug-in packages for bundle(s) and download the new payload and save them on the system. The SUU plug-in enables the Dell Repository Manager to generate an ISO, with Windows and Linux DUPs. These ISO (s) are useful for post-operating system updates.

You can also download the bootable ISO plug-ins from this window. The bootable ISO plug-ins enable the Dell Repository Manager to generate new bootable ISOs. With Linux DUPs, the bootable ISO updates the pre-OS BIOS and firmware. To configure the plug-in notification settings:

1. In the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Application → Settings → Plug-in Update. The Checking for new Plug-ins window is displayed. After checking for the new plug-ins, the Plug-

ins window appears with a list of plug-ins and their Location:.

2. Click Settings....

The Plug-in Notification Settings window appears.

3. Under Update Settings, select one of the following options:

– Automatically download new plugins when application is launched

– Notify me of new plugins when application is launched – Manually check for new plugins

NOTE: Once you select any of these options that remain same for the next execution cycle.

4. Under the Source of Plugin Update, select one of the following options:

– Online (ftp.dell.com) — Downloads the plug-in from the FTP site. – Folder — Updates the plug-in from a local folder in the system.

NOTE: Once you select any of these options that remain same for the next execution cycle.

5. If you select Online (ftp.dell.com), click Download to save the plug-ins. If you select Folder, click Browse to navigate to the location of the plugin.

The Browse For Folder window is displayed.

6. Navigate to the folder location where the plug-in is saved. Click OK to return to the Plug-in Notification Settings window.

7. Click OK accept changes and return to the Plug-ins window, or click Cancel to exit without making

changes.

8. Click Download to save the plug-ins or Cancel to exit without making changes. If the source of the update has been changed, DRM checks for the update at the source location

and returns to the Plug-ins window.

9. In the Plug-ins screen, chose Save a copy of the latest plugins to: option to save a copy of the same plug-ins to a different location on the system for future references. DRM does not use any such local data for further usage.

Configuring FileStore Settings

The FileStore option helps you to save disk space on system (C:) drive. The configurable FileStore feature helps the user to save disk space on the System Hard Disk. The

default file location for the FileStore is C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Local \RepositoryManager\FileStore. However, the FileStore can be moved to a different location after DRM is installed on the system.

This feature allows you to move the FileStore folder from the default drive to another location in the same drive, another drive, or another system on the network.

1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click Application → Settings → FileStore. The FileStore window is displayed.

2. In the FileStore window, click Browse if you want to save the FileStore to another location on the same drive, another drive, or another computer on your network. By default, DRM creates the FileStore under

3. Once you Select New FileStore Location click Open. If you choose to save the file store to a new location, ensure that:

– The destination folder is blank. – The destination folder is not the same as the source folder. – You have write permission on the destination folder. – One of the parent folders is not in use as a FileStore.

NOTE: Ensure that there are no running or queued jobs in the Jobs Queue. While moving the FileStore, DRM will not be able to perform any other operations.

C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Local\RepositoryManager\FileStore.

NOTE: The Used Size: field provides the details of the FileStore size. The Available: field provides the details of the available blank space of the system (by default DRM creates the FileStore at C) drive. The Use Default button is enabled when another location is selected for the FileStore.

4. Click Ok to move the FileStore, or click Cancel to exit without making any changes. If you select Ok, a warning appears for further confirmation. The action will permanently

delete following folder and its contents. Dell Repository Manager cannot recover deleted files. Are you sure you want to continue?

5. Click Yes to confirm, or No to exit making any changes. If you select Yes, the Moving to new FileStore location... window appears while moving the

FileStore.FileStore moved successfully. message appears once the FileStore is moved to the new location. The operation cannot be canceled during this phase.

6. Click OK to exit the Settings window.

Creating New Repository

To create a new repository:

1. In the My Repositories tab, click New → Create New Repository . The Create Repository window is displayed.

2. Type the Name: and Description:.

3. Click Next.

The Base Repository window is displayed.

NOTE: Click Cancel at any time to exit without creating a new repository.

4. Select a source for the repository. The options available are:

– Dell Online Catalog — You can import the bundle(s) and components from the Dell Online

Catalog into the repositories you create.

– Local Source Repository — During repository creation, local source is an option/feature, to use

a repository or a catalog that is available and maintained locally (can be on any accessible network) as the source repository. To set the Local Repository, see Configuring Source

Repository.

– My Custom Repositories — Allows you to select an existing repository as the base repository.

5. Click Next. The Select Brand window is displayed.

6. Select the desired system type (Server, Storage) and the brands (PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault) for the repository.

If you select Server, select PowerEdge, you have the option to select one or more from the following options:

– Rack — Includes Dell system models of the rack mount or monolithic type of form factor. – Blade — Includes Dell system models of the blade chassis or modular type of form factor. – Tower — Includes Dell system models of the tower or monolithic type of form factor.

If you select Storage, you can select one or more from the following options:

– EqualLogic

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