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1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

What’s New in this Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Updating Repository Manager

Updating Repository Manager at Run Time

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Updating Repository Manager using the Settings icon

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Updating Repository Manager Using an

External Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Configuring Settings for Repository Manager

Configuring Default Repository Settings

Configuring Update Repository Source Settings

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. . 13

Configuring Default Proxy Settings. . . . . . . . . 13

Configuring Plug-in Update Check Settings

. . . . 14

Configuring Repository Manager Update

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other Documents You Might Need . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2 User Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Launching Repository Manager Using Command Line Options

Repairing Repository Manager

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Upgrading to the Latest Version of Repository Manager

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Using Repository Manager to Create and Manage a Server Repository

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Creating an Update Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

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Creating an Update Repository for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter

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Creating an Update Repository for Dell Management Plug-in Without Inventory Data

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Using Repository Manager in the Server Mode to Create and Manage Bundles

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Using Repository Manager in the Server Mode to Create and Manage Components

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Using Repository Manager to Create and Manage a Client Repository

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Using Repository Manager in Client Mode to Create and Manage Components

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3 Upgrading and Uninstalling Repository

Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Using Repository Manager to Search for Updates

Using Repository Manager to Update or Save SUU and Deployment Media Plug-ins

Updating a Local Repository

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Putting a SUU ISO on a Bootable USB Key

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Pre-Requisites for Installing Dell Repository Manager

Repairing Dell Repository Manager

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. . . 25

Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager . . . . . . . . . 29

On Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

On Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,

Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 . . . . . 29

4 Using Dell Repository Manager in

Server Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Creating a Repository . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Creating a New Repository

Creating an Update Repository for

Dell OpenManage Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating an Update Repository for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware

vCenter Using Inventory Data . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating an Empty Repository

Selecting a Source for the Repository

Selecting Form Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Selecting Operating Systems

Selecting System Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting Bundles

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Saving a Repository

Importing an Existing Repository

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Comparing and Updating Repositories

Repository Update Report

Saving a Catalog

Editing a Repository

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Removing a Repository

Opening the Dell Online Catalog

Opening a Local Repository

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Viewing Properties of a Repository . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Viewing Inventory Information of a Repository

Refreshing a Repository

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Working With Bundles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Viewing the Size of Bundles

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Creating Custom Bundles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Importing Bundles

Removing Bundles

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Cloning Bundles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Comparing Bundles

Exporting Bundles

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Exporting to Light Weight Deployment Scripts . . . 58

Exporting as a SUU

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Downloading SUU and Deployment Media

Plug-ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Customizing Bundles

Customizing the Script for Deployment

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Creating Bootable USB Keys for Deployment

Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Working With Components

Creating a Bundle for Selected Components

Viewing the Size of Components

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Adding Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Removing Components

Downloading Components

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Exporting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Working With Filters

Creating Filters

Managing Filters

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5 Using Dell Repository Manager in

Client Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Creating a Repository . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Creating a New Repository

Creating an Empty Repository . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Selecting a Source for the Repository

Selecting Line of Business

Selecting System Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Importing an Existing Repository . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Comparing and Updating Repositories

Saving a Repository

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Editing a Repository . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Removing a Repository

Working With Components

Viewing the Size of Components

Adding Components

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Removing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Downloading Components

Exporting Components

Viewing Component Properties

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Working With Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Creating Filters

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Managing Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

6 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Overview

The Dell Repository Manager (Repository Manager) allows you to create repositories of customized bundles and updates, and groups of related updates for systems running supported Microsoft operating systems. This facilitates generation of comparison reports and establishing update baselines of repositories. The customized bundles and repositories are made up of Dell Update Packages (DUPs) based on operating systems supported, update types, form factor and line of business. DUPs are software utilities provided by Dell to update specific software components on Dell PowerEdge systems, Dell desktops, and Dell laptops. Repository Manager checks for the digital signature while handling the DUPs. By using Repository Manager, you can ensure that your Dell desktop or Dell laptop, Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerVault, and Dell EqualLogic systems are equipped with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware, and software updates. The DUPs are modified periodically to indicate the latest updates for your systems. You can group related updates together as bundles. Every repository has a catalog.xml or catalog.cab file that specifies the contents of the repository. The catalog.cab file, downloaded from ftp.dell.com, is digitally signed by Dell.

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

Repository Manager can run in two modes — Server and Client. The Server mode is used to manage repositories on Dell servers and storage systems. The Client mode is used to manage repositories on individual systems such as Precision, Inspiron, or Optiplex systems.

Windows or Linux

What’s New in this Release

• Repository Manager is integrated with

(OME)

system inventory data for creating customized local repositories.

• New links are added to the menu bar on makes creating, opening, and updating of repositories easier. The menu bar also contains links for:

• viewing the properties of repositories

and

Dell Management plug-in for VMware vCenter

Dell OpenManage Essentials

Repository Manager

Overview 9

to fetch

screen that

• viewing inventory data fetched from Dell OME or Dell Management plug-in for VMware vCenter

• refreshing repositories built from Dell OME or Dell Management plug-in for VMware

•A

Settings

Repository Manager screen that facilitates configuration of a:

• default repository, which you can open while running Repository

• default source repository, which you can use as a default repository to

• default proxy settings, which overrides the default proxy settings used

• check and update the existing version of Repository Manager with a

• Two new options are provided in the Light Weight Deployment wizard:

– Force scripts to update regardless of version or date

– Combine selected bundles into one folder

NOTE: Repository Manager can only be installed on Windows operating systems.

icon ( ) is provided on the right-hand side corner of the

Manager

update a local repository

from the existing Internet Explorer proxy settings

newer version

Updating Repository Manager

You can update the Repository Manager application installed on your system, with the latest available version of the application. The application can be updated by:

• running Repository Manager in the server or client mode for the first time after Repository Manager is installed

•using the

• launching an external application, Dell Repository Manager Updater

10 Overview

Settings

icon on the Repository Manager screen

Updating Repository Manager at Run Time

When you run Repository Manager in the server or client mode for the first time, the application checks for the latest available version of Repository Manager, on

If the latest version is available, the

Manager

dialog box appears with the following details:

ftp.dell.com

Dell Repository Manager Update

• version number

• location where the new version is available

• version number of the release notes

Click

Update

to update the latest version of Repository Manager on your

system.

NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the Repository Manager

version installed on your system is out-of-date.

If you do not want Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions of the application at run time, In the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager dialog box, clear the Check for new version at launch check box.

Updating Repository Manager using the Settings icon

To update Repository Manager:

On the

In the option. Repository Manager checks the latest available version of the application at

The application prompts you to install a later version of Dell Repository Manager, if available. For more information on installing Repository Manager on your system see, the

Installation Guide

Repository Manager

Settings

window, select the

ftp.dell.com

on the Dell support web site.

screen, click .

Dell Repository Manager Update

Dell Repository Manager Quick

Overview 11

Updating Repository Manager Using an External Application

To update the existing version of Repository Manager on systems with Microsoft Windows operating system:

Click

Start

number>

Select the

The

Dell Repository Manager Update

search for the latest available versions of the application. If the latest version is available, the following details appear in the dialog box:

• version number

• location where the new version is available

• version number of the release notes

Click

Update

system.

All ProgramsDell Repository Manager v<version

folder.

Dell Repository Manager Updater

to install the latest version of Repository Manager on your

option.

dialog box appears indicating the

Configuring Settings for Repository Manager

The Settings icon on the Repository Manager screen enables you to configure the following settings:

•Default Repository

• Update Repository Source

•Default Proxy

• Plug-in Update Check (only in Server mode)

• Dell Repository Manager Update

Configuring Default Repository Settings

You can compare the default repository with other repositories.

To configure the default repository settings:

On the

In the

In the default repository:

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Repository Manager

Settings

Default Repository

window, click the

screen, click .

Default Repository Setting

window, select one of the following as the

option.

• Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com)

• Local Repository

• Recent Repositories

Click

Finish

Configuring Update Repository Source Settings

To configure the update repository source settings:

On the

In the option.

In the the source update repository:

• Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com)

• Local Repository

• Recent Repositories

Click

The name of the update repository source appears in the Update Repository Source window.

To remove the existing update repository source setting, in the Update

Repository Source window, click Clear.

Repository Manager

Settings

Update Repository Source

Finish

window, click the

screen, click .

Update Repository Source Setting

window, select one of the following as

Configuring Default Proxy Settings

To configure the default proxy settings for a repository:

On the

In the

In the box. This overrides the default proxy settings used from the existing Internet Explorer proxy settings.

The proxy server settings you configure affect all outbound network traffic from Repository Manager.

Enter the address and number of the proxy server.

Click

Repository Manager

Settings

Proxy Server Settings

Apply

window, click the

screen, click .

Default Proxy Setting

window, select the

option.

Use Proxy Server

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check

The name of the update repository source appears in the

Proxy Server Settings

window.

To remove the existing update repository source setting, in the

Settings

window, click Clear.

Proxy Server

The proxy server settings you configure also appear in the Plug-in Update Check and Settings window. Repository Manager searches for the latest

available plug-in updates on the proxy server you configured.

Configuring Plug-in Update Check Settings

You can configure the settings and check for updates to the SUU plug-in packages for bundle(s) and download the new payload and save them on your system, from the enables Repository Manager to generate an ISO, with Windows and Linux DUPs, for post-OS updates.

You can also download the Deployment Media plug-in from this window. The Deployment Media plug-ins enable Repository Manager to generate new bootable ISOs, with Linux DUPs, that will update the pre-OS BIOS and firmware.

NOTE: When you launch Repository Manager for the first time, the Repository

Manager Plug-in Notifications Settings window is displayed after the catalog is downloaded. Else, it is displayed after the Welcome to Repository Manager window is closed.

To configure the plug-in notification settings:

On the

In the

Check and Settings

In the one of the following options:

• Automatically download new plug-ins when application is launched

• Notify me of new plug-ins when application is launched

• Manually check for new plug-ins

Under the download the latest version of the plug-in.

Repository Manager Plug-ins

Repository Manager

screen, click .

Repository Manager Settings

window. The SUU plug-in

window, click the

Plug-in Update

option.

Repository Manager Plug-in Notification Settings

Source of Plug-in Update

, select

Online (ftp.dell.com)

window, select

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Alternatively, select the folder on your system. Click

Folder

option to update the plug-in from a local

Browse

to navigate to the plug-in update

location.

Click OK. The

File Download - Security Warning

window appears prompting you to accept the plug-in. The name of the plug-in, publisher, certificate type, and the date of expiry of the plug-in appear in the window.

Select one of the following options:

• Always Accept files from this publisher

• Ask me every time

By default, the option,

Click

. The

Always Accept files from this publisher

Checking for new Plug-ins

dialog box appears,

, is selected.

indicating the search for plug-ins.

New plug-ins, if any, appear in the

Repository Manager Plug-ins

window.

The following details are displayed in the window:

• Name of the plug-in

• Current and new versions of the plug-in

To update the plug-ins on your system, select the check box corresponding to the plug-in.

To download all the plug-ins, select the

All

check box in the header.

Proceed to step 10.

To save a copy of the plug-in, select the

to:

check box and provide the path where you want to save the plug-in.

Click

Download

. The

Downloading Plug-ins

Save a copy of the latest plug-ins

window displays the progress

of the download.

NOTE: The option to configure plug-in settings is available only in the Server mode

of Repository Manager.

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Configuring Repository Manager Update Settings

To configure the Repository Manager update settings for a repository:

On the

In the

The search for the latest versions of Repository Manager. The

Repository Manager

Repository Manager installed on your system, the latest available version number, path where the new version is located, and the version number of the release notes available.

Click system.

Repository Manager checks for the latest available version at the support site, everytime you run the application. But, you can skip the subsequent checks, by clearing the Check for new version at launch check box, in the Dell

Repository Manager Update Manager window.

Repository Manager

Settings

Dell Repository Manager Update

Update

NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when Repository Manager is out-

of-date.

window, click the

window displays the existing version number of

to install the latest version of Repository Manager on your

screen, click .

Dell Repository Manager Update

dialog box appears indicating the

option.

Update Dell

User Scenarios

This chapter describes the various uses of Dell Repository Manager (Repository Manager) and the user scenarios.

Launching Repository Manager Using Command Line Options

To launch Repository Manager using the command line options, use:

•

RepositoryManager.exe

start up.

•

RepositoryManager.exe -server

Server mode.

<path>

to load a specific repository at

to launch the application in

RepositoryManager.exe -client

Client mode.

If you do not specify the command line option, Repository Manager prompts you to do so.

to launch the application in

Repairing Repository Manager

To repair Repository Manager, after it is installed:

Double-click the

On the

For more information, see Repairing Dell Repository Manager.

Dell Repository Manager - InstallShield Wizard

NOTE: The Repair option is selected by default in the Program Maintenance

window.

Repository Manager.msi

located on your system.

, click

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Upgrading to the Latest Version of Repository Manager

To upgrade an earlier version of the Repository Manager that is installed on your system:

Download the

For more information, see the

Guide

available at

Install Repository Manager. For more information, see the

Manager - Quick Installation Guide

Repository Manager.msi

Dell Repository Manager - Quick Installation

support.dell.com/manuals

available at

file from

support.dell.com

support.dell.com/manuals

Dell Repository

Using Repository Manager to Create and Manage a Server Repository

To create and manage a server repository:

Launch Repository Manager in the

Create or open a new repository. For more information, see Creating a

Repository or Importing an Existing Repository.

You can manage the loaded repository in the following ways:

• Compare and update the repository against another repository. For more information, see Comparing and Updating Repositories.

• Save the repository. For more information, see Saving a Repository.

• Edit the repository. For more information, see Editing a Repository.

• Search for repositories by using the available filter options or by creating filters. For more information, see Work ing With Fil te r s.

Server mode

Creating an Update Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

To create a local repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME):

Launch Repository Manager in the

On the

Dell OpenManage Essentials Repository

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Repository Manager

Server mode

screen, click the

option.

Create

link and select the

Enter a name and description for the repository and click

Select the see Selecting a Source for the Repository.

To creating repositories using inventory, Repository Manager must be installed on the same system where OME is installed. Else, the following message appears:

No OpenManage Essentials installation detected

Click

Form Facto r s.

Click information, see Selecting Operating Systems.

Click

System Models.

Click

• Save and download repository - For more information, see Saving a

• Open repository for editing - For more information, see Editing a

Click

Local Repository

and select the form factor. For more information, see Selecting

and select an operating system for your repository. For more

and select a system model. For more information, see Selecting

. Select one of the following options:

Repository

Finish

option and click

. For more information,

Creating an Update Repository for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter

To create a local repository for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter:

Launch Repository Manager in the

On the Repository Manager screen, click the

Dell Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter Repository

Enter a name and description for the repository and click

Select

Yes

, to get inventory data from the Dell Management Virtual Appliance Host. For more information, see Creating an Update Repository

for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter Using Inventory Data.

Server mode

Create

option.

link and select the

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Creating an Update Repository for Dell Management Plug-in Without Inventory Data

To create an update repository for Dell Management Plug-in without using inventory data:

On the

Dell Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter Repository...

The window appears.

Enter the

Select a source for your repository, and click on selecting a source, see Selecting a Source for the Repository.

Select No to create the repository without inventory data. For more information, see Creating an Update Repository for Dell Management

Plug-in Without Inventory Data.

Repository Manager

Create Repository for Dell Mgmt plug-in for VMware vCenter

Name:

and

screen, click the

Description:

and click

Create

link and select the

option.

. For more information

Using Repository Manager in the Server Mode to Create and Manage Bundles

To create and manage bundles in the Server mode:

Launch Repository Manager in the

Create a new repository or open an existing repository. For more information, see Creating a Repository or Importing an Existing

Repository.

Click the

You can perform the following tasks in the

Bundles

tab.

Server mode

Bundles

tab:

• Import bundles. For more information, see Importing Bundles.

• Create custom bundles. For more information, see Creating Custom

Bundles.

• Create bundle clones. For more information, see Cloning Bundles.

• Compare bundles. For more information, see Comparing Bundles.

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• Export bundles to a repository or raw driver pack or to a lightweight deployment script or deployment media. For more information, see

Exporting Bundles.

• Create custom bundles. For more information, see Creating Custom

Bundles.

Using Repository Manager in the Server Mode to Create and Manage Components

To create and manage components in the Server mode:

Launch Repository Manager in the

Create a new repository or open an existing repository. For more information, see Creating a Repository or Importing an Existing

Repository.

Click the

You can perform the following tasks in the

• Add components. This is applicable to local repositories only. For more information, see Adding Components.

• Remove components. For more information, see Removing Components.

• Create a bundle for selected components. For more information, see

Creating a Bundle for Selected Components.

• View the size of components. For more information, see Viewing the Size

of Components.

• Download components. For more information, see Downloading

Components.

• Export components. For more information, see Exporting Components.

• View component properties. For more information, see Viewing

Component Properties.

Components

tab.

Server mode

Components

tab:

User Scenarios 23

Using Repository Manager to Create and Manage a Client Repository

To create and manage a repository in the Client mode:

Launch Repository Manager in the

Create a new repository or open an existing repository. For more information, see Creating a Repository or Importing an Existing

Repository.

You can manage the loaded repository in the following ways:

• Compare and update the repository against another repository. For more information, see Comparing and Updating Repositories.

• Save the repository. For more information, see Saving a Repository.

• Edit or remove the repository. For more information, see Editing a

Repository.

• Search for repositories, using the available filter options or create filters. For more information, see Work i ng With Fil ter s.

Client mode

Using Repository Manager in Client Mode to Create and Manage Components

To create and manage components in the Client mode:

Launch Repository Manager in the

Create or import a new repository or open an existing repository. For more information, see Creating a Repository or Importing an Existing

Repository.

In the

Components

• Add components. This is applicable to local repositories only. For more information, see Adding Components.

• Remove components. For more information, see Removing Components.

• Download components. For more information, see Downloading

Components.

• Export components. For more information, see Exporting Components.

tab, you can perform the following tasks:

Client mode

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• View component properties. For more information, see Viewing

Component Properties.

Using Repository Manager to Search for Updates

To search for updates using Repository Manager:

Open a repository while launching Repository Manager in the

Client

mode. For more information, see Importing an Existing Repository.

Select search filters to reduce the bundle and component scope.

You can use the following Search filters:

– Update Type

– Form Factor (server mode only)

– Line of Business (client mode only)

– Criticality

– Operating System

–Component Version

– Supported Platforms

–Supported Devices

– Release Date

–PCI Device Information

– Driver Packs (server mode only)

For more information,

see

Creating Filters

and

Managing Filters

Server

Locate the updates from the list of bundles or components.

Using Repository Manager to Update or Save SUU and Deployment Media Plug-ins

To update the Deployment Media or SUU plug-in using Repository Manager:

Configure the Plug-in Settings. For more information, see Configuring

Plug-in Update Check Settings.

Create a new repository. For more information, see Creating a New

Repository.

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Export bundles to the repository. For more information, see Exporting

Bundles and Selecting a Destination for Bundle Exports.

Select the more information, see Exporting as a SUU.

Download the SUU and Deployment Media plug-ins. For more information, see Downloading SUU and Deployment Media Plug-ins.

Export to SUU

option as destination for the bundle export. For

Updating a Local Repository

To update a local repository:

Open a local repository located on your system. For more information, see

Opening a Local Repository.

On the information, see Updating a Local Repository.

Repository Manager

screen, click the

Update

link. For more

Putting a SUU ISO on a Bootable USB Key

To put a SUU ISO on a bootable USB key:

Launch Repository Manager in the

Create a repository. For more information, see Creating a Repository.

Export bundles to the repository. For more information, see Exporting

Bundles and Selecting a Destination for Bundle Exports.

Select the more information, see Exporting as a SUU.

Create the bootable USB keys for the deployment updates. For more information, see Creating Bootable USB Keys for Deployment Updates.

Export to SUU

option as destination for the bundle export. For

Server mode

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Upgrading and Uninstalling Repository Manager

This chapter lists the pre-requisites and procedures to upgrade, modify, repair, and uninstall Dell Repository Manager (Repository Manager).

Pre-Requisites for Installing Dell Repository Manager

Table 3-1. Hardware Requirements

Requirement Details

Processor 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent

RAM 1024 MB

Hard Disk Up to 500 MB of available space

Display 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit

Optical Drive CD/DVD writer

Table 3-2. Software Requirements

Requirement Details

System Requirement

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or 4.0

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Table 3-2. Software Requirements

Requirement Details

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Internationalized Operating Systems

(continued)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

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

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

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

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

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

•English

•French

•German

•Spanish

• Japanese

• Simplified Chinese

•Russian

•Portuguese

NOTE: The Repository Manager user interface is

displayed only in English irrespective of the language of the operating system on which it is installed.

NOTE: Internet Connectivity and DVD burning software are optional requirements.

You can use Repository Manager for local repositories, without Internet connectivity. The DVD burning software is required only for functions such as burning a custom SUU 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 Repository Manager, you can use the FTP catalog, which you 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.

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