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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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. . . . 11

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

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

Upgrading to the Latest Version of Repository Manager

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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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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. . . . . 49

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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

Comparing Bundles

Exporting Bundles

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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.

User Scenarios 25

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

26 User Scenarios

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

Upgrading and Uninstalling Repository Manager 27

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.

28 Upgrading and Uninstalling Repository Manager

Repairing Dell Repository Manager

Repository Manager facilitates repair of errors such as missing or corrupt files and shortcuts, and registry entries that occur while installing the application.

To repair the installation errors:

Double-click the

In the

Dell - Repository Manager - InstallShield Wizard

Select

Repair

In the

Ready to Repair the Program

Click

Finish

Repository Manager.msi located on your system.

, click

and click

. The repaired Repository Manager is installed on your system.

, click

Install

Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager

To uninstall, depending on your operating system, do the following:

On Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

To uninstall Repository Manager on a system running Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

From the

Programs

Select

Click

Start

menu, click

Dell Repository Manager

Yes

to confirm.

Settings

Control Panel

, and click

Remove

Add or Remove

On Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7

To uninstall Repository Manager from Windows Server 2008, Windows 2008 R2, and Windows 7:

From the

Uninstall

Click

Start

menu, click

Programs and Features

Yes

to confirm.

Upgrading and Uninstalling Repository Manager 29

Control Panel

, select

Dell Repository Manager

Programs and Features

, and click

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Using Dell Repository Manager in Server Mode

You can perform the following tasks in the Server mode:

• Create repositories —

• Import repositories —

• Update repositories —

• Export Catalog —

•Save repositories — Saving a Repository

• Edit repositories — Editing a Repository

• Delete repositories — Removing a Repository

• Work with Bundles —

• Work with Components —

• Search your repository based on filters and search criteria you specify —

Wor k in g With Fi lt e rs

Creating a Repository

Importing an Existing Repository

Comparing and Updating Repositories

Saving a Repository

Working With Bundles

Working With Components

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Creating a Repository

To create a repository:

On the the following options:

• New Repository... — For more information, see Creating a New

• Dell OpenManage Essentials Repository... — For more information,

• Dell Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter Repository... — For more information,

• Empty Repository — For more information, see Creating a New

Creating a New Repository

To create a New Repository:

On the

New Repository...

The

Enter the name and description in the and click

Repository Manager

Repository

see Creating an Update Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

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

VMware vCenter Using Inventory Data

Repository

Repository Manager

option.

Create Repository

screen, click the

window appears.

Name

Create

link and select one of

Create

link and select the

and

Description

text boxes

NOTE: You can customize the filename of the repository while saving it.

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

Click

If you want to load an inventory file for your repository, click an inventory file enables you to create the repository based on the systems and devices available in the file.

Click

Browse

to navigate to the location on your system where the inventory file must be saved. Repository Manager validates the inventory file and displays the results in the box.

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Inventory File Schema Validation

. For more information

Ye s

. Loading

text

Select one of the following options you want to include in the repository:

•

Latest updates for all devices

— the available updates for existing and

outdated devices are added to the repository

•

Latest updates for only out-of-date devices

— only the latest updates

for all outdated devices are added to the repository

Select the file and click

. The

Summary

window displays the properties of the repository based on your selections in the Repository Manager. You can download and save the repository or open it for editing.

If you select No and click

, you can select the desired form factor for the repository you are creating. The available options are: Rack mount, Tower, and Blade chassis.

Click

Select the operating system whose components you want to include in the repository, and click

. For more information on selecting operating

systems, see Selecting Operating Systems.

The system models are displayed based on the form factor you select. For more information on selecting form factors, see Selecting Form Factors.

Select a system model, and click

. For more information on selecting

system models, see Selecting System Models.

Select the bundle(s) you want to include in the repository, and click For more information on selecting bundle(s), see Selecting Bundles.

Click

Select Components

to include additional components in the

bundle(s) you selected.

In the

Select Additional Components

window, select the check box corresponding to the systems whose components you want to include in the repository. The list of components appears on the right-hand side of the window.

Select the check box corresponding to the components you want to include in the repository, and click

The

Summary

window displays the properties of the repository based on

your selections in the Repository Manager.

You can download and save the repository or open it for editing. By default, the

Save and download repository

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option is selected.

If you select the

Open the repository

option, Repository Manager displays

the repository.

If you select the

Save and download repository

option and click

Finish

the bundles are saved to the specified destination.

The components present in the bundles are also exported to the repository you create. The number of components added to the repository appear in the

Export Components

window.

The name of the repository and the path where the repository is saved appear in the window. The size and number of the bundle(s) downloaded, and the number of the component files downloaded also appear in the window.

In case Repository Manager fails to download some files, the names of the files appear in the window.

Click

. The Repository Manager prompts you to save the repository

in the

catalog file

, in the

xml

cab

format, and all update packages on

your system.

The

Save Repository

window appears with the following message:

Download completed successfully

The saved repository comprises catalogs and packages defined in it. It also includes the Dell Inventory Collector.

NOTE: Ensure that the bundle(s) and components you add to the repository belong

to the specified criteria. Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified criteria into the repository.

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Creating an Update Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

You use the inventory data generated by the OME plug-in to create a custom repository, which contains updates for all devices or only out-of-date devices.

To create an update repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME):

On the

Dell OpenManage Essentials Repository...

The

Enter the name and description in the and click

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

Click setup and displays the list of systems and models managed by OME.

for Repository Manager to fetch the inventory data from the OME setup. If OME is not installed, Repository Manager automatically picks only the latest version of a bundle for a particular platform while creating repositories.

If OME is not installed on the system where Repository Manager is installed, proceed to step 6.

Select one of the following options you want to include in the repository:

•

If you have modified or removed certain systems from the systems managed by OME, click Click

Repository Manager

screen, click the

Create

link and select the

option.

Create Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

Name

and

NOTE: You can customize the filename of the repository while saving it.

. For more information

. Repository Manager obtains the inventory data from the OME

NOTE: Repository Manager and OME must be installed on the same system

Latest updates for all devices

— the available updates for existing and

window appears.

Description

text boxes

outdated devices are added to the repository

Latest updates for only out-of-date devices

— only the latest updates

for all outdated devices are added to the repository

and proceed to step 9.

Resync

to retrieve the updated inventory data.

Click

. Select the desired form factor for your repository, and click

. For more information on selecting form factors, see Selecting Form

Factors.

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In the

Select Operating System(s)

window, select the operating system whose components you want to include in the repository, and click For more information on selecting operating systems, see Selecting

Operating Systems.

Select a system model, and click

. For more information on selecting

system models, see Selecting System Models.

The

Summary

window displays the properties of the repository based on

your selections in the Repository Manager.

You can download and save the repository or open it for editing. By default, the

Save and download repository

option is selected.

If you select the

Open the repository

option, Repository Manager displays

the repository.

If you select the

Save and download repository

option and click

Finish

the bundles are saved to the specified destination.

Click

. Repository Manager prompts you to save the repository in the

catalog file

, in the

xml

cab

format, and all update packages on your

system.

The

Save Repository

window appears with the following message:

Download completed successfully

In case Repository Manager fails to download some files, the names of the files appear in the window.

The saved repository comprises catalogs and packages defined in it. It also includes the inventory collector.

NOTE: Ensure that the bundle(s) and components you add to the repository belong

to the specified criteria. Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified criteria into the repository.

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

You use the inventory data generated by the Dell Management plug-in for VMware vCenter to create a custom repository, which contains updates for all devices or only out-of-date devices.

To create an update repository for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter:

On the

Dell Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter Repository...

The window appears.

Enter the name and description in the and click

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

Select Appliance Host.

Click

Credentials

Enter the host name or IP address to connect to the Dell Management Virtual Appliance Host.

Click available. If the Dell virtual appliance is available, proceed to step 8.

Enter the administrator password in the Dell virtual appliance.

Repository Manager

screen, click the

Create

link and select the

option.

Create Repository for Dell Mgmt plug-in for VMware vCenter

Name

and

Description

NOTE: You can customize the filename of the repository while saving it.

. For more information

Yes

, to get inventory data from the Dell Management Virtual

Connect

. The

Dell Management Virtual Appliance User

text boxes

window appears.

Check Availability

to confirm if the Dell virtual appliance is

NOTE: Based on the version of the Dell virtual appliance, you may have to

enter the Dell Management appliance administrator password.

Enter the registered vCenter server IP or host name, user name, and password, and click

Select one of the following options you want to include in the repository:

•

Latest updates for all devices

. Repository Manager fetches the inventory data.

— the available updates for existing and

outdated devices are added to the repository

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•

Latest updates for only out-of-date devices

for all outdated devices are added to the repository

Click

Resync

or removed certain systems from the systems managed by Dell Management Virtual Appliance Host.

Click

The

Summary

your selections in the Repository Manager.

You can download and save the repository or open it for editing. By default, the

Save and download repository

to retrieve the updated inventory data, if you have modified

window displays the properties of the repository based on

option is selected.

— only the latest updates

If you select the the inventory data and opens the repository for editing.

If you select the Repository Manager collects the inventory and creates the repository based on the inventory data. Once the repository is created, Repository Manager prompts you to save the repository in the format, and all update packages on your system.

The

Save Repository

Download completed successfully

In case Repository Manager fails to download some files, the names of the files appear in the window.

Open the repository

Save and download repository

window appears with the following message:

option, Repository Manager fetches

option and click

catalog file

, in the

xml

Finish

cab

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The saved repository comprises catalogs and packages defined in it. It also includes the inventory collector.

NOTE: You can create Dell Management Plug-in repositories only for yx1x and

later systems. In the server name format yxxx; y denotes alphabets, for example M, R, or T; and x denotes numbers. For example: PE M710.

NOTE: Ensure that the bundle(s) and components you add to the repository belong

to the specified criteria. Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified criteria into the repository.

NOTE: While creating repositories without inventory, Repository Manager filters

out all Linux bundles and driver components.

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

You can also use this option to create repositories for applying updates from the USC environment.

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

On the

Dell Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter Repository...

The

Repository Manager

screen, click the

Create

link and select the

option.

Create Repository for Dell Mgmt plug-in for VMware vCenter

window appears.

Enter the name and description in the and click

Name

and

Description

text boxes

NOTE: You can customize the filename of the repository while saving it.

Select a source for your repository, and click

. For more information

on selecting a source, see Selecting a Source for the Repository.

Select No to create the repository without inventory data.

click

Next.

Select the desired form factor for your repository, and click

. For more information on selecting form factors, see Selecting Form

Factors.

Select a system model, and click

. For more information on selecting

system models, see Selecting System Models.

The

Summary

window displays the properties of the repository based on

your selections in the Repository Manager.

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You can download and save the repository or open it for editing. By default, the

Save and download repository

option is selected.

If you select the

Open the repository

option, Repository Manager opens

the repository for editing.

If you select the

Save and download repository

option and click

Finish

, Repository Manager creates the repository and prompts you to specify the location for saving the repository.

Once the repository is downloaded, the

Save Repository

window appears

with the following message:

Download completed successfully

In case Repository Manager fails to download some files, the names of the files appear in the window.

The saved repository comprises catalogs and packages defined in it. It also includes the inventory collector.

NOTE: You can create Dell Management Plug-in repositories only for yx1x and

later systems. In the server name format yxxx; y denotes alphabets, for example M, R, or T; and x denotes numbers. For example: PE M710.

NOTE: Ensure that the bundle(s) and components you add to the repository belong

to the specified criteria. Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified criteria into the repository.

Creating an Empty Repository

To create an Empty Repository:

On the

Empty Repository

The name of the empty repository appears in the following format:

Repository: Repository <number of the repository> ()

You can add bundle(s) and components to the empty repository.

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Repository Manager

option.

screen, click the

Create

link and select the

For information on adding bundle(s), see Importing Bundles.

For information on adding component(s), see Adding Components.

If you want to save the repository, click on the screen. For more information, see Saving a Repository.

Repository Manager

Selecting a Source for the Repository

You can select a source for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window.

Select one of the options:

•

Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com)

This option is enabled only if you have access to the Internet. You can import the bundle(s) and components from this repository into the repositories you create. For more information, see Importing an Existing

Repository.

•

Local Repository

can save a local repository as a catalog.cab or catalog.xml file.

•

Recent Repository

imported using Repository Manager. Select one of these repositories as the base repository, and click the type of Dell systems that you want to include in your repository and click

(monolithic), and blades (modular) systems.

— Selects an existing repository as a base repository. You

— Lists the recent repositories that were created or

. Dell systems can be classified into racks (monolithic), towers

— Imports the default repository.

. In the

Select Form Factor

window, select

Selecting Form Factors

You can select a form factor for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window. form factor you select. For example, if you select pertaining to tower systems are displayed.

Select one of the following options:

•

Rack mount

monolithic type of form factor.

•

To we r

form factor.

— Includes Dell system models of the rack mount or

— Includes Dell system models of the tower or monolithic type of

The system models are displayed based on the

To we r

, all system models

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•

Blade chassis

modular type of form factor.

— Includes Dell system models of the blade chassis or

Selecting Operating Systems

You can select one or more operating systems for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window.

Select one of the following options:

•

All Operating Systems

the Windows and Linux operating systems supported by Repository Manager, and the components that are independent of an operating system.

•

Windows

operating systems supported by Repository Manager.

•

Linux

systems supported by Repository Manager.

•

Other

operating system.

— Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the Windows

— Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the Linux operating

— Allows to select component(s) that are independent of an

— Allows to select component(s) pertaining to all

Selecting System Models

You can select a system model for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window.

Select one of the following options:

•

Include All

systems based on the form factor and operating system you selected, in your repository. For example, if you selected selecting repository.

•

Select Model(s)

factor and operating system you selected. You can select individual or multiple systems as required from the list box. For example, if you select

To we r

tower systems. You can then choose the tower system(s) whose DUPs you want to include in the repository.

— Includes Dell Update Packages (DUPs) for all available

To we r

as the form factor,

Include All

as the form factor, selecting

includes DUPs of all the Dell tower system(s) in the

— Displays all the available systems based on the form

Select Model(s)

displays all the Dell

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Selecting Bundles

A bundle is a collection of DUPs that contain information about related components to be updated for that system. Select one of the following to add a bundle to the repository you want to create:

•

ONLY include most recent and custom bundle(s)

released bundle(s) in the repository.

•

Select Bundle(s)

— Allows to select bundle(s) from the list displayed.

— Includes recently

Saving a Repository

Repositories can be saved as:

• Entire repositories including the catalog and the packages defined in it — For more information, see Creating a Repository.

When an entire repository is saved, the total size of the repository and the name of the file downloaded appear in the

• Catalog only — For more information, see Saving a Catalog.

If you close Repository Manager without saving the repository, the Unsaved Repositories window appears with the following message:

You have at least one unsaved repository.

Would you like to save them now?

The list of changed repositories is also displayed in the window.

•Click

Save All

Cancel

Exit without Saving

repositories.

to save the repositories in the list.

to close the window.

to exit the application without saving the

Save Repository

dialog box.

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Importing an Existing Repository

To import an existing repository:

Launch

In the window is closed, click the to add a repository.

In the

• Select

Click

You can view the bundle(s) and components in this repository from the

Bundles and Components tabs.

Repository Manager

Welco me

Load Repository

ftp.dell.com

NOTE: You cannot edit bundle(s) and components contained in the

repository stored on ftp.dell.com. Therefore, the Add, Save, and Remove buttons on the Bundles and Components tabs are disabled while viewing the ftp repository.

Click

repositories that you created or imported using Repository Manager.

Finish

window, click

Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com)

Local Repository

Browse

to specify the location of the local repository.

Recent Repositories

Import a Repository

Open

link on the

window:

to import a repository stored on your system.

to view and import one of the recent

. If the

Repository Manager

to import a repository from

Welc ome

screen

Comparing and Updating Repositories

You can compare repositories you created or imported with other available repositories to view the differences and update the destination repository.

To compare and update repositories:

From the want to update.

Click the screen. The updating the repository appear on the

From the you want to compare the repository you selected in step 1.

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Repository Information

Update

Source Repository

link located at the top of the

Update Repository

window appears. The instructions on

drop-down list, select a repository with which

drop-down list, select the repository you

Repository Manager

Overview

tab.

Click

Compare

the

Update Repository

•

Overview

. The comparison details appear in the categorized tabs in

window. The tabs are:

— View the comparison summary of the selected repositories. This comprises the total number of files in each category and the number of new version files, changed files, obsolete files, and other files in source.

This tab appears by default.

•

Newer Versions — Click to view the latest versions of the updates available in the source repository. Select the check box corresponding to the system from which you want to add files to the destination repository. The source and destination files appear on the right-hand side. Select the check box corresponding to the files you want to add.

•

Changed Files — Click to view any component files whose hash values are different in the destination and source repositories. Select the check box corresponding to the files you want to update in the destination repository.

•

Obsolete Files — Click to view the files that exist in the destination

repository but, not in the source repository. Select the check box corresponding to the system from which you want to remove the files. The file names appear on the right-hand side. Select the check box corresponding to the files you want to remove.

•

Other Files in Source —

Click to view new files in the source repository. Select the check box corresponding to the system from which you want to add files to the destination repository. The source files appear on the right-hand side. Select the check box corresponding to the files you want to add to the destination repository.

• You can filter the files using the

Select the desired updates for the destination repository. The button and

Click

Select the

Show report after update

Update

Show report after update

System

Device

filters.

Update

check box are enabled.

check box if you want to view the

update report.

The destination repository is updated with the latest versions of the updates available in the source repository.

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The update report for the selected repositories appears in the Repository Update Report window.

Repository Update Report

The update report displays the timestamp when the report was generated, names of the source and destination repositories, newer versions of components, changed files, obsolete files, and other files in the source repository.

Click Save As... to save the report, in html format, on your system.

Saving a Catalog

You can save the catalog.xml or catalog.cab file, which contain details of the repository you created or customized, to your local system.

To save a catalog:

On the

In the

In the to save the repository.

Select

Select file. The files and components to be included in the repository are downloaded from this location.

Repository Manager

Save Repository

Save repository to:

Change base location in catalog XML

ftp.dell.com

to choose it as the base location for the

screen, click .

window, select

text box, browse to the location where you want

Catalog file only

, if required.

Catalog.xml

Select the empty text box option and enter the path of the location on your system, which you want to choose as the base location for the

catalog.XML

Click

Save

When a repository is saved, the size and number of files downloaded are displayed in the following format:

<size> bytes downloaded

<number of files> out of <total number of files> downloaded.

When a catalog is being saved, the following message is displayed:

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file.

Catalog save successful

Catalog successfully saved to:<path where the repository is saved>

Click

to return to the

Repository Manager

screen.

Editing a Repository

You can only edit the name and description of a selected repository, if the repository is editable.

To edit a repository:

Select the repository you want to edit.

Click the

In the click

Properties

Repository Details

Apply Changes

link at the top of the

window, edit the name or description and

Repository Manager

screen.

Removing a Repository

You can remove repositories you do not use from Repository Manager.

To remove a repository:

To remove a repository from Repository Manager, select the repository, and click the

In the system before removing it. The Repository Manager saves the repository in your system but does not display it in the drop-down list. Click remove the repository without saving it.

Remove

Save Confirmation

link at the top of the

window, click

Repository Manager

Yes

to save the repository in your

screen.

NOTE: Removing a repository will remove the repository only from the

application and not from your system.

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Opening the Dell Online Catalog

To open the Dell online catalog directly:

On the Repository Manager screen, click the Open link and select the Dell FTP Catalog option.

The Load Remote Repository window appears. Once the online repository is loaded, the bundles and components in the repository appear in the respective tabs.

Opening a Local Repository

To open a local repository directly:

On the

Local Repository

The

Select the repository you want to load, and click

Once the selected local repository is loaded, the bundles and components in the repository appear in the respective tabs.

Repository Manager

option.

Load Repository

screen, click the

window appears.

Open

link and select the

Finish

Viewing Properties of a Repository

To view the properties of a repository:

On the

Repository Information

Click the

The details displayed comprise the name and description of the repository, location of the repository, number of bundles and components in the repository, form factor, system models, Dell update package format, and unassigned components in the repository.

Repository Manager

drop-down list.

Properties

link. The

screen, select the repository from the

Repository Details

window appears.

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Viewing Inventory Information of a Repository

You can view the inventory information of repositories that are created using inventory from OME or Dell Management Plug-in for VMWare vCenter.

To view the inventory information of an OME or vCenter repository:

Open an existing OME or vCenter repository.

On the

Information

The available inventory information appears in the

for Repository: <name of repository>

the operating system, the timestamp of the inventory verification, and the total number of devices appear on the left-hand side of the window.

The name of the device, type, and version appear on the right-hand side of the window.

Click

Repository Manager

option.

to return to the Repository Manager screen.

screen, click the

window. The name of the system,

Inventory

link and select the

Inventory Information

Refreshing a Repository

You can refresh information of repositories that are created using inventory from OME or Dell Management Plug-in for VMWare vCenter.

To refresh the details of an OME or vCenter repository:

Open an existing OME or vCenter repository.

On the

Refresh

After refreshing the inventory information, new updates, if any, are added to the repository as new bundles with a new version and timestamp in the bundle name. The total number of bundles and components added appear in the final report.

Repository Manager

option.

screen, click the

Inventory

link and select the

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Working With Bundles

A bundle is a collection of Dell Update Packages (DUPs), called components, that are related to a certain platform, for example, PowerEdge R410 and operating system, for example, Microsoft Windows 2003.

You can use Repository Manager to:

• Create or import and customize bundle(s). For more information, see

Creating Custom Bundles.

• Clone existing bundle(s). For more information, see Cloning Bundles.

• Compare bundle(s). For more information, see Comparing Bundles.

• Export bundle(s) to external repositories or deploy them to applicable systems in the form of Linux ISOs, deployment packs, INF files, or a fully functional Server Update Utility (SUU).

The list of bundle(s), you create or import, appear in the sort the list of bundle(s) based on name of the bundle, version, operating system, date on which the bundle(s) were created, size, author, server generation, and brand of the bundle(s).

You can view the number of bundle(s) in the list and the number of bundle(s) you select, at the top of the list. The numbers are displayed in the format: <Selected/Total>. The name of the repository to which the bundles belong, appears at the top of the Bundles list.

You can also view the total size of the bundle(s) you select at the top righthand corner of the list. The size is displayed in MB or GB.

You can update the SUU and Deployment Media plug-ins for bundle(s) or download and save them on your system. For more information, see

Downloading SUU and Deployment Media Plug-ins

Bundles

tab. You can

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Viewing the Size of Bundles

In the Bundles tab, you can view the size of all the bundle(s) you select in the repository, at the top of the bundle(s) list. The size is displayed in MB or GB.

You can also view the size of individual bundle(s) in the Size column, in the bundle(s) list.

To view the size of a bundle, click the Get Size link corresponding to the bundle.

NOTE: The Get Size link is displayed only for bundle(s) for which the size is not

fetched while the repository is loaded.

Creating Custom Bundles

You can create a custom bundle, and then import components to that bundle.

To create a bundle:

Open the repository in which you want to create the custom bundle, or create a new repository.

Click the

Click

In the

In the bundle. Select the operating system this bundle applies to, and click

In the click

• Select all Operating Systems

• Select specific Operating Systems

Bundles

Add

Import Bundle(s)

Import Options

tab.

window, click

Name and Version

window, enter a name and version for your

Select Operating System

Manually create a bundle

. Click

window, select one of the following and

NOTE: This option is available only when the selected OS Type is "Windows"

or "Linux".

In the

Select Platforms

and click

window, select the required platform(s) required,

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The

Import Summary

window displays the properties of the custom

bundle you created.

Click

Finish

The custom bundle is added under the list of bundle(s) on the tab. Custom bundle(s) you create are indicated by ’User’ in the column and Dell default bundle(s) are indicated by ’DELL’.

NOTE: You cannot add components to a bundle if the components are not

compatible with the operating system or platform associated with the bundle(s).

Importing Bundles

To import a bundle:

Create or import a repository.

Click the

Click

In the

•

In the repository location that contains the bundle(s) you want:

Bundles

Add

Import Bundle(s)

Import Options

Import bundle(s) from an existing repository

tab.

window, click

window, select one of the following, and click

— Imports bundle(s)

already present in an existing repository

Manually create a bundle

. — Creates a custom bundle. For more information on creating a bundle manually, see Creating Custom

Bundles.

Select Source Repository

• Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com) —

window, select one of the following

Imports the default repository. This option is enabled only if you have access to the Internet. You can import the bundle(s) and components from this repository into the repositories you create. For more information, see Importing an Existing Repository.

•Local Repository —

Selects an existing repository as a base repository. You can save a local repository as a catalog.cab or catalog.xml file.

Bundles

Author

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• Recent Repository —

Displays the recent repositories created or imported using Repository Manager. Select one of these repositories as the base repository.

Click

In the

Select Form Factor

window, select the form factor of the systems associated with the bundle you want to import, and click example, if you want to import the bundle for a tower system, select

To we r

In the

Select Operating System(s)

and click

• All Operating Systems —

window, select one of the following,

Select components pertaining to all the Windows and Linux operating systems supported by Repository Manager

•

Windows

•

Linux

•

Other

In the click

•

Include All

•

Select Model(s)

— Select DUPs applicable to Windows

— Select DUPs applicable to Linux

— Select DUPs independent of an operating system

Select System Model(s)

window, select one of the following, and

— Includes DUPs for all available systems

— Includes DUPs only for the systems selected from

the list

In the

Select Bundle(s)

in the repository. Select

bundle(s)

to include manually created bundle(s) and the most recently

window, select the bundle(s) you want to include

ONLY include most recent and custom

used bundle(s).

Click

. For

The

Import Summary

criteria you specified. Click

window displays a list of bundle(s) based on the

Finish

to import the bundle(s).

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Removing Bundles

To remove a bundle:

On the

Click

The following message appears:

Do you want to remove the selected bundle(s)?

Click

Bundles

Remove

Yes

to proceed.

tab select the bundle you want to remove.

Cloning Bundles

You can create an exact copy of an existing bundle, and specify a new name and version for the copy.

To clone a bundle:

On the displayed bundle(s), and click

In the that you selected to be copied or cloned.

In the

Click OK.

Bundles

Clone Bundle

New Name

Ve rs io n

tab, select a bundle you want to copy from the list of

field, enter a name for the cloned bundle.

field, enter a version number for the cloned bundle.

Clone

window, the

Bundle Name

field displays the bundle

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Comparing Bundles

You can compare bundle(s), view and compare the DUPs that have changed in the bundle(s) you selected.

To compare bundle(s):

On the base bundle.

Click

In the bundle with which you want to compare the base bundle, from the

Repository

The you selected. Select the bundle(s) you want to compare with the base bundle.

Select bundle(s) you selected.

Select selected bundle(s).

Select bundle but not in the base bundle.

Select bundle but not in the comparison bundle.

Click based on the criteria you specified.

You can also click and view it in a Web browser.

Bundles

Compare

Compare Bundles

tab select the bundle you want to compare. This is the

window, select a repository that contains the

drop-down list.

Bundles

NOTE: The Bundles list box displays bundle(s) from the selected repository

based on the base bundle. If you select a Linux bundle as the base bundle, then Linux bundle(s) are displayed. If you select a Windows bundle as the base bundle, then Windows bundle(s) are displayed.

list box displays the bundle(s) contained in the repository

Newer Versions

Changed Files

Updates to Add

Updates to Remove

Compare

to view newer versions of the components in the

to view component files that have changed in the

to view updates that are present in the comparison

to view updates that are present in the base

to view the comparison report for the selected bundle(s)

Comparison Report

to save the report as a HTML file

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Exporting Bundles

You can export a bundle to an existing repository as deployment media or an INF file, or light-weight deployment packs, or SUU, and use it to update applicable systems.

To export bundle(s):

Click the

Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s) and click

In the

Select the destination of export for the selected bundle(s), and click For more information, see Selecting a Destination for Bundle Exports and

Exporting as a SUU.

If you select the

files (.INF) from bundles

options, the

In the where you want to store the exported bundle.

In the you want to export the bundle.

In the for export and the destination properties appear.

Bundles

Export Bundle(s)

Browse for Folder

Select Repository

Export Summary

tab.

Export

Raw Driver Pack (Using Windows Bundle) Extract driver

Browse for Folder

window, click

Export to light weight deployment scripts

window is displayed.

window, select the location on your system

window, click

window, the details about the bundle(s) selected

Add

to select repositories to which

Click

Finish

to complete the export. The following message appears:

Bundles exported successfully

Click OK.

To export bundle(s) on a shared network using deployment script, raw driver pack, deployment media, and SUU:

• prior to the export, map the shared network

• during the export, point the mapped shared network as the destination location

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Selecting a Destination for Bundle Exports

You can select an export destination for the bundle(s) in the Export Destination window.

Select one of the following options:

•

Export to Repository —

Exports the bundle(s) to a repository. You can choose to export to an existing repository or create a new repository. If you select the

Export as NEW Repository

option, Repository Manager creates

a repository containing only the bundle(s) you selected.

•

Raw Driver Pack (Using Windows Bundle) —

Exports the bundle(s) as INF files. You can use these INF files to update applicable systems. This option is applicable to only those bundle(s) that contain driver updates for the supported Microsoft Windows operating system.

NOTE: Bundle(s) containing Linux components are skipped during the export

process. Only bundle(s) containing INF/SYS files are exported.

For every exported bundle(s), a folder is created with the name of the bundle(s). Navigate to the required bundle folder and run

.bat

file to apply

the drivers on the system.

•

Export to light weight deployment scripts —

Exports the bundle(s) in the form of deployment scripts. Select a location to save these bundle(s). Repository Manager saves the scripts for bundle(s) pertaining to Microsoft Windows in the the

.bat

and

.bat

format and Linux in the

.sh

scripts on Microsoft Windows and Linux systems

.sh

format. You can then run

respectively.

When a deployment folder is created, a new

Readme.html

is added. The Readme file describes what the deployment kit contains, like supported platforms, operating system, and information about components.

NOTE: You can edit these scripts to add or remove components of you

choice.

•

Deployment Media (Using Linux Bundle) —

Updates the system irrespective of the operating system installed on them. It can be used to update systems that do not have an operating system installed.

The

Deployment Media

option exports the bundle(s) as ISO images. You can burn these ISO images to a CD and boot the CD, or create a bootable USB key on the systems that you want to update with the latest bundle(s).

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This option is available for deployment only if you select Linux custom bundle(s).

This ISO image uses Deployment Media Linux Kernel to execute the DUPs and update the system. The update package is compatible only when you select Linux bundles and components.

If the deployment media(ISO) is created using multiple base lines (bundle(s)), all the base lines are displayed on the console when you boot the server through the media. To start the execution, enter the number corresponding to the required baseline and press < if M710 is the second in the list, press <2> and apply the bundle.

If the deployment media is created using a single base line (bundle), execution automatically starts when you boot the server through the media.

Enter

>. For example,

When a deployment folder is created, a new the bundle(s) in the location you provided. The readme file describes the contents of the deployment kit such as platform included, operating system (OS), and information about components.

NOTE: If you select a Windows bundle(s), the bundle(s) are skipped.

You can also customize the Dell default script or add your own scripts for deployment. For more information, see Customizing the Script for

Deployment.

•

Export as SUU —

bundle as a fully functional SUU. For more information, see Exporting as a

SUU.

Exports a selected Dell recommended or custom

Readme.html

is created with

Exporting to Light Weight Deployment Scripts

You can export a selected Dell-recommended or a custom bundle as a light weight deployment script.

To export a Dell recommended or a custom bundle as a light weight deployment script:

Open or import a repository.

Click the

Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s), and click

Bundles

tab.

Export

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In the

Export Bundle(s)

deployment scripts

Select one of the following options, and click

• Force scripts to update regardless of version or date.

• Combine selected bundles into one folder. Each bundle will have a

separate script. This will minimize disk space.

In the

Browse For Folder

drive, where you want to export the light weight deployment script, and click

The

Export Summary

bundles and the export destination properties.

Click

Finish

window, select

, and click

window appears with the names of the selected

window, navigate to the folder on your local

Export to light weight

Exporting as a SUU

You can export a selected Dell-recommended or a custom bundle as a fully functional SUU.

To export a Dell-recommended or a custom bundle as a functional SUU:

Open or import a repository.

Click the

Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s), and click

In the the following, and click

•

The system checks for availability of the latest SUU plug-in. If a plug-in is available, the version number of the plug-in appears and the application prompts you to proceed with the exporting process.

Bundles

Export Bundle(s)

Export as SUU to Directory

directory.

Export as SUU to ISO

tab.

Export

window, select

to create an ISO image of the SUU pack.

Export as SUU

to create a SUU pack in the provided

, and select one of

For more information on the usage of SUU on Windows and Linux servers, see the

support.dell.com/manuals

Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility User's Guide

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• While Repository Manager checks for availability of the required SUU plug-ins, the

Checking to see if the required plug-in is installed...

dialog box is displayed.

• If the latest plug-in is already downloaded the following message appears:

Required plug-in found

The version number of the plug-in found is also displayed.

•When

ftp.dell.com

system, the

is accessible and, latest plug-ins exist on your

Update plug-in

link appears. When you click the link, the

plug-ins from the system are updated.

• If you attempt installing plug-ins by clicking the

the plug-in

, when ftp.dell.com is not accessible and plug-ins do not

Click here to install

exist on your system, the following error message appears.

Plug-in file not found in configured location. Press "OK" to open Plug-in update settings.

NOTE: Ensure the system connects to the Internet and the ftp.dell.com is

accessible.

In the

Browse For Folder

drive, where you want to export the SUU, and click

In the

Export Summary

window, navigate to the folder on your local

window, click

Errors/Warnings

to check for errors

or warnings, if any, in the export.

The following are considered as errors:

• If the file type of a component mismatches the bundle it belongs to. For example, an Linux DUP shows in a Windows bundle.

• If the Supported platforms of a component mismatches the bundle supported list. For example an R210 BIOS shows in a T710 bundle.

• If the operating system supported for the bundle is Windows or Linux. For example, export M1000e bundle to a SUU. Other operating systems are considered as errors.

The following is considered a warning:

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• If multiple update components are applicable to the same device within a bundle, Repository Manager preserves only the latest version of the component in a custom SUU. All the other duplicated components are removed from the bundle in the custom SUU.

Click

Finish

Downloading SUU and Deployment Media Plug-ins

You can check for updates to the Deployment Media/SUU plug-in packages for bundle(s) and download the new payload and save them on your system. The Deployment Media plug-in enables Repository Manager to generate new bootable ISOs, with Linux DUPs, that will update the pre-OS BIOS and firmware. The SUU plug-in enables Repository Manager to generate an ISO, with Windows and Linux DUPs, for post-OS updates.

To download a SUU or Deployment Media plug-in:

On the

In the option.

The download.

Repository Manager

Settings

Download Plug-ins

window, select the

screen, click .

Plug-in Update Check and Settings

dialog box appears indicating the status of the

If plug-ins already exist on the system, The box appears.

New plug-ins, if any, appear in the 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 include download all the plug-ins, select the header. Proceed to step 5.

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 progress of the download.

. The

Downloading Plug-ins

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Repository Manager Plug-ins

Checking for Plug-ins

window.

All

check box in the

Save a copy of the latest plug-ins

window is displayed to show

dialog

Customizing Bundles

You can customize the Dell recommended bundle(s) as per your needs by removing components, adding DUPs, or modifying the titles of bundle(s).

To customize bundle(s):

In the

Components

from the

When you add or remove components, the following message is displayed:

You are about to modify a Dell recommended bundle(s). Please test the bundle(s) before deployment if you want to continue.

Click OK to proceed with the changes.

Selected Bundles

tab, select the system bundle you want to customize,

drop-down list.

Customizing the Script for Deployment

You can use your customized BASH script instead of the Dell default script, or append the custom script to default script in the ISO, for deploying Linux bundle(s) on the server.

To customize the script for deployment:

Open or import a repository.

Click the

Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s), and click

In the

Linux Bundles)

Bundles

Export Bundle(s)

Export Destination

tab.

Export

window, click

, and click

window, select

Deployment Media (Using

NOTE: The Deployment Media (Using Linux Bundles) option is enabled only

for Linux bundle(s).

The version number of available plug-in appears. Click

In the

Browse For Folder

drive, where your customized script is located, and click

In the

Select custom Bundle Script

custom script in the deployment media.

Under

Select custom script

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window, navigate to the folder on your local

window, select

, select one of the following:

Ye s

to include a

•

Replace default script with custom script

script instead of the Dell default script. Click

to execute the customized

Browse

to navigate to

the folder where the customized script is located.

•

Append custom script to default script

to execute the customized

script after the Dell default script is executed.

NOTE: Ensure the customized script is of ’.sh’ format.

NOTE: Ensure that the script is edited and saved in UNIX format. Scripts with

Windows end-line characters are unusable.

Click

The

Export Summary

window displays details of the selected bundle(s),

destination properties, and custom bundle script used.

Creating Bootable USB Keys for Deployment Updates

You can create bootable USB keys for deployment updates, using any thirdparty or free tool. You can start your managed system by the bootable CD or USB storage. After the system starts up, it automatically runs the selected updates. After the update is done, you can remove the CD or USB storage, and reboot the system to your host OS.

You can use bootable ISO to apply the updates if:

• you have a server running an operating system that is not supported by Repository Manager, such as BSD, Solaris, or older versions of Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux or SuSE Linux.

• you are using Linux versions such as Ubuntu or Debien.

• you prefer to do your updates (regardless of OS) in an out-of-band method

To create bootable USB keys, using the tool - UNetBootIn as an example:

Download the UNetBootIn for Windows available at:

sourceforge.net/projects/unetbootin/files/UNetbootin/442/unetbootinwindows-442.exe/download.

Run Repository Manager and generate the deployment media.

Start UNetBootIn and select the

Click

[…]

adjacent to the ISO dropdown and navigate to the ISO created

Diskimage

option.

by Repository Manager.

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Ensure that the type setting is equal to USB Drive and the location where you want to download the USB key appears in the drive dropdown.

Click OK to start the USB writing.

After the USB key writing is complete, insert the USB Key into a USB port on the system you want to upgrade.

Press <

F11

>. The boot menu is displayed.

Select the USB key as the boot target.

Select option 1 in the UNetBootIn menu’s boot menu to proceed with the component updates.

Working With Components

Components are also known as Dell Update Packages (DUPs). DUPs are selfcontained executables in a standard package format for updating a single software element on the system. They are used for updating the Basic Input Output System (BIOS), firmware, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) controller firmware, and drivers on specific platforms.

The list of components you add appear in the the list of components based on file name, type, version, criticality, and the date on which the component was created. bundles belong, appears at the top of the Components list.

You can view the number of components in the list and the number of components you select, at the top of the list. The numbers are displayed in the format:

The name of the repository to which the

Components

tab. You can sort

Creating a Bundle for Selected Components

In the Components tab, you can create bundles for selected components.

To create a bundle for a component:

In the

Components

create a bundle.

Click

Create Bundle

Enter the name and version of the bundle. By default, the name of the bundle is New Bundle (Windows) and the version number, 1.0.

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tab, select the component for which you want to

Select an operating system (OS Type) for the bundle and click Next. By default, the

In the

Windows

OS Type is selected.

Select Platforms

window, select one of the following options:

• No platform is specified

• Select specific Platform(s)

Click

The

Export Summary

window appears with the name of the selected component, details of the bundle you created, associated operating systems, and associated platforms.

Click

Finish

. The

Export Components

window appears with the details about the number of components exported into the number of bundle, and the name of the bundle created.

Click

to return to the

Components

tab.

Viewing the Size of Components

In the Components tab, you can view the size of all the components you select in the repository, at the top of the components list. The size is displayed in MB or GB.

You can also view the size of individual components in the Size column, in the components list.

To view the size of a component, click the Get Size link corresponding to the component.

NOTE: The Get Size link is displayed only for components for which the size is not

fetched while the repository is loaded.

Adding Components

You can add components from other bundle(s) and repositories to the bundle or repository you select.

To ad d c om po ne nt s:

Select the repository to which you want to add the component.

On the

Components

tab, click

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Add

In the

Select DUP File to Add

window, select the component that you want to add. You can browse and search for the component from all the repositories available on your system.

Repository Manager adds the component to the repository and the following message appears:

DUP File(s) Imported successfully.

NOTE: The selected file must be a DUP and digitally signed by Dell. If it is a Linux

DUP, make sure that the relevant DUP signature file <DUP file name>.sign is located in the same folder as the DUP file. Else, the bundle or component export fails.

Removing Components

You can remove components from a bundle or a repository.

To rem ov e c o mp on e nt s:

On the click

If the selected components are not assigned to any bundle in the repository, the following message is displayed:

Do you want to remove the <number of selected components> selected component(s) from the

selected repository?

Components

Remove

tab select the component you want to remove, and

If the selected components are assigned to any bundle in the repository, the following message is displayed:

Do you want to remove the <number of selected components> selected component(s) from these bundles:

Click

Yes

to proceed.

NOTE: The component removed from the bundle is available in the repository.

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Downloading Components

You can download one or multiple components to the local drives on your system.

To d o wn lo ad co mp on en ts :

In the

Components

Click

Download

In the

Browse For Folder

tab, select the component you want to download.

window, navigate to the folder on your local

drive where you want to download the component.

Click OK. The component is downloaded to the location.

Exporting Components

To export components:

Select the repository to which you want to export the component.

On the

Click

In the

Select the export destination, and click selecting the export destination, see Selecting a Destination for

Component Exports.

After the components are exported, the number of components exported and the number of bundle(s) they are exported to, appear in the Export Components screen.

If any errors or warnings occur during the export of components, click

Errors/Warnings to view the details in the Errors and Warnings window.

Components

Export

Export Component(s)

NOTE: To add a component to a bundle, first add the component to the

repository which the bundle belongs to, and then export it to the bundle.

tab, select the component(s) to export.

window, click

Finish

. For more information on

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Selecting a Destination for Component Exports

You can select an export destination for the components, in the Export Destination window.

Select one of the following options:

•

Copy component(s) into an Existing Repository —

existing repository. Select the repository to export the components. Click the button to select repositories that are not displayed under

•

Create a NEW Repository and copy component(s) into it — Exports component(s) to a new repository that you create. In the Name and Description window, enter the name and description of the components. For information on creating a repository, see

•

Add component(s) into an Existing Bundle in the same repository — Exports component(s) to an existing bundle in the same repository. Select a specific bundle to which you can add the components.

•

Create a NEW Bundle in the same repository and add component(s) into it — Exports component(s) to a bundle in the same repository. In the Name and Ver si on window, enter the name, version, and OS type of your bundle, and click Next. In the Select Operating System window, select the required operating

system(s). In the Select Platforms window, select the desired platform(s).

Creating a Repository

Exports component(s) to an

Repositories

Add

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Viewing Component Properties

You can view properties of components in the Components tab.

To view component properties:

In the

Components

to view.

Click

Properties

The

Component Properties

File name, Path, Version, Release ID, Release Date, Update Type, Category, Criticality of the component Description, Supported OS Vers io n s, Sup po rte d P lat fo rms, Supported Devices, Size, and PCI device information supported by the component.

Click

to return to the

NOTE: The Properties button is enabled only when you select one

component.

tab, select the component whose properties you want

window appears with the following details:

Components

tab.

Working With Filters

Repository Manager has an extensive search mechanism that allows you to query repositories, create filters, save, and load filters. Using the filtering capability of Repository Manager, you can view specific bundle(s) and Dell Update Packages (DUPs) from any selected repository.

You can create filters based on the following criteria:

•Text Search

• Update Type

• Criticality

• Form factors such as rack, tower, blade

• Component versions

• Operating systems

•Supported Platforms

•Supported Devices

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• Release date

• PCI device information

• Driver Packs

Creating Filters

You can create filters at the bundle level or component level.

To create a filter:

On the and components you want to search, from the drop-down. The bundle(s) and components for that repository are displayed on the right side.

Select the desired filter options to create a filter

Following are the filter properties that you can use for searching bundles and components:

•

Repository Manager

screen, select a repository whose bundle(s)

Repository Information

NOTE: The Search Filter operation is different for bundle(s) and components.

To share the filter across bundle(s) and components, save the filter and apply the saved filter at the respective Bundles or Components tab.

Text Se ar c h —

you enter. For example, if you type

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on the text

PowerEdge R410

Manager displays the latest repositories, bundle(s), and components applicable to the Dell PowerEdge R410 system.

, Repository

NOTE: You can enter only regular search syntax in this field.

•

Update Type

— Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on the type

of components. The options available are:

– Drivers

–Firmware

–BIOS

–Applications

– Utilities

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For example, if you select

BIOS

, Repository Manager displays all the

bundle(s) and components comprising only BIOS updates.

NOTE: This filter displays the bundle(s) only if they have components

matching the search criteria.

•

Criticality —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on the

criticality of the update. The options available are:

–Optional

– Recommended

–Urgent

For example, if you select

Urgent

, Repository Manager displays all the bundle(s) and components that you require to update your system immediately.

NOTE: This filter displays the bundle(s) only if they have components

matching the search criteria.

•

Form Factor -

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on the form

factor. The options available are:

–Rack

–Tower

–Blade

For example, if you select

To we r

, Repository Manager displays the bundle(s) and components applicable to all the tower systems in your repository.

•

Component Version —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on

the version of the component. The options available are:

– All: Displays all the components in the selected repository irrespective

of the component version.

– Most Recent: Displays the most recent version of the component in

the selected repository.

– Contains: Displays all the components whose version contain the text

you entered. For example, if you entered

A01

, Repository Manager

displays all the components whose version is A01.

NOTE: This filter displays the bundle(s) only if they have components

matching the search criteria.

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•

Operating System —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on

the operating system. The options available are:

–All

–Windows

–Linux

–Others

For example, if you select

Windows

, Repository Manager displays the

bundle(s) applicable to the update of the Windows operating system. If you select

Others

, OS-independent or generic bundle(s).

The option,

Others

, appears in the list of operating systems if the

deployment type differs from the target BIOS and firmware.

For Components, the available options are:

–All

–Windows-DUP

–Linux-DUP

–Non-DUP

For example, if you select

Windows-DUP

, Repository Manager displays all

components applicable to the Windows operating system. If you select

Non-DUP

•

, Repository Manager displays components of non DUP format.

NOTE: When you select an operating system, Repository Manager displays

all the applicable updates relevant to that operating system. However, some of these updates may be associated with operating systems no longer supported by Dell. For the list of supported operating systems, see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.

Supported Platforms —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on

the selected platform. The options available are:

–All

– Selected

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For example, if you select

PowerEdge R200

, Repository Manager displays the bundle(s) and components applicable to the Dell PowerEdge R200 system.

NOTE: When you select a platform, Repository Manager displays all the

applicable updates relevant to that platform. However, not all these updates may be available at support.dell.com.

•

Supported Devices —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on

supported hardware devices. The options available are:

–All

–NIC

–Hard Disk

– Storage Controllers

For example, if you select

NIC

, Repository Manager displays all the bundle(s) and components that contain updated Network Interface Cards (NICs).

NOTE: This filter displays the bundle(s) only if they have components

matching the search criteria.

•

Release Date —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s) based on the release date of the bundle(s) and components. The options available are:

–Exact Date

–Prior To

–Most Recent

For example, if you enter 12/16/2010 and select

Prior to

, Repository Manager displays all the bundle(s) and components released earlier than December 16, 2010.

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•

PCI Device Information —

Filters bundle(s) and component(s)

based on the PCI devices. The options available are:

–All

–Contains

NOTE: This filter displays the bundle(s) only if they have components

matching the search criteria.

•

Driver Packs —

Filters component(s) based on the Driver Pack. The

available options are:

– PE Maintenance

–USC

For example, if you select

PE Maintenance

, Repository Manager displays

all components associated applicable to PE Driver Maintenance pack.

NOTE: This filter is available only in the Components tab, in the Server mode.

Click

In the

Click

Save Filter

Save

to save your search.

window, specify a name and description for your filter.

The following message appears:

Search Filter Saved...

You can access the saved search or filter from the drop-down list located above the Text Search field.

NOTE: An asterisk (*) appears adjacent to the selected filter property and the filter

property is highlighted in green color.

NOTE: The Search Filter operation is different for bundle(s) and components. To

share the filter across bundle(s) and components, save the filter and apply the saved filter at the required Bundles or Components tabs.

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Managing Filters

The drop-down list on the left side of Repository Manager displays the filters that you created and saved.

To view a summary of the all existing filters, click Manage Search Filters in the drop-down list. The Manage Filters window appears with the following options:

•

Properties —

•

Delete —

•

Close —

Edit the name and description of a selected filter.

Delete the selected filter.

Close the

Manage Filters

window.

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Using Dell Repository Manager in Client Mode

You can perform the following tasks in the Client mode:

• Configure settings — Configuring Settings for Repository Manager

• Create repositories —

• Import repositories — Importing an Existing Repository

•Save repositories — Saving a Repository

• Edit or delete repositories — Editing a Repository

• Delete repositories — Removing a Repository

• Work with components — Working With Components

• Update repositories — Comparing and Updating Repositories

• Export catalog — Saving a Repository

• Search your repository based on filters and search criteria you specify —

Work in g Wit h Fil te r s

• Export components to new and existing repositories — Exporting

Components

Creating a Repository

To create a repository:

Launch

On the the following options:

• Empty Repository - For more information, see Creating a New

• New Repository... - For more information, see Creating a New

Repository Manager

Repository

screen, click the

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Create

link and select one of

Creating a New Repository

To create a New Repository:

Launch

On the

New Repository...

The

Enter the name and description in the and click

In the and click

a Source for the Repository.

In the

of Business.

In the

System Models.

The your selections in the Repository Manager.

You can download and save the repository or open it for editing. By default, the

Repository Manager

option.

Create Repository

NOTE: You can customize the filename of the repository while saving it.

Select Source Repository

. For more information on selecting the source, see Selecting

Select Line of Business

. For more information on selecting system models, see Selecting Line

Select System Model(s)

. For more information on selecting system models, see Selecting

Summary

Save and download repository

window displays the properties of the repository based on

screen, click the

window appears.

window, select a source for the repository,

window, select a line of business, and click

window, select a system model(s), and click

option is selected.

Name

Create

and

Description

link and select the

text boxes

If you select the the repository.

If you select the the components are saved to the specified destination.

The number of components added to the repository appear in the

Components

The list of imported components appear in the

Click

catalog file

system. You can modify the name of the catalog file.

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Open the repository

Save and download repository

window.

. Repository Manager prompts you to save the repository in the

, in the

xml

cab

format, and all update packages on your

option, Repository Manager displays

option and click

Components

tab.

Finish

Export

The

Repository Saved

window is displayed with the following message:

Download completed successfully

The name of the repository and the number of component files downloaded added to the repository appears in the window.

You can customize repositories for Dell Client System Update (DCSU) and Dell Client Manager (DCM) applications. In this version, DCSU 1.1.1 A03, DCM 3.1 SP1, and higher versions are supported.

NOTE: Ensure that the components you add to the repository belong to a specified

criteria. Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified criteria into the repository.

Creating an Empty Repository

To create an Empty Repository:

Launch

On the

Empty Repository

The name of the empty repository appears in the following format:

Repository: Repository <number of the repository> ()

You can add component(s) to the empty repository. For information on adding component(s), see Adding Components.

Repository Manager

option.

screen, click the

Create

link and select the

If you want to save the repository, click on the

Repository Manager

screen. For more information, see Saving a Repository.

Selecting a Source for the Repository

You can select a source for the repository you want to create, from the Select Source Repository window.

Select one of the following options:

•

Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com) —

This option is enabled only if you have access to the Internet. You can import the components from this repository into the repositories you create. For more information, see Importing an Existing Repository.

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Imports the default repository.

•

Local Repository —

can add components to the base repository.

•

Recent Repository —

using Repository Manager. Select one of these repositories as the base repository.

Selects an existing repository as a base repository. You

Displays the recent repositories created or imported

Selecting Line of Business

You can select a line of business of the Dell system model(s) for the repository you want to create in the Select Line of Business window.

Select one of the following options:

•

Optiplex —

Optiplex systems in the repository.

•

Latitude —

repository.

•

Precision —

repository.

Includes Dell Update Packages (DUPs) for the available

Includes DUPs for the available Latitude systems in the

Includes DUPs for the available Precision systems in the

Selecting System Models

You can select a system model for the repository you want to create, in the Select System Model(s) window.

Select one of the following options:

•

Include All —

business you selected, in your repository. For example, if you selected

Latitude

the Dell Latitude systems in the repository.

•

Select Model(s) —

business you selected. You can select individual or multiple systems as required from the list box. For example, if you select business, then choose the Latitude systems whose DUPs you want to include in the repository.

Includes DUPs for all available systems based on the line of

as the line of business, selecting

Displays all the available systems based on the line of

Select Model(s)

displays all the Dell Latitude systems. You can

Include All

includes DUPs of all

Latitude

as the line of

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Importing an Existing Repository

To import an existing repository:

Launch Repository Manager.

In the

Welc ome

is closed, click the screen to add a repository.

In the

Load Repository

options:

•

Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com) ftp.dell.com

NOTE: You cannot edit components contained in the repository stored on

ftp.dell.com. Therefore, the Add, Remove, and Clone buttons on the Components tab are disabled if you are viewing the components from ftp.dell.com.

•

Local Repository

system. Click

•

Recent Repositories

recent repositories that you created or imported using Repository Manager.

Click

Finish

The number of DUPs imported and the name of the DUPs imported appear in the Adding Components to Repository screen.

You can view the components in this repository from the Components tab.

window, click

Open

— Allows to import the repository stored on your

Browse

to complete the import of the repository.

Import Repository

link located at the top of the

window you can select one of the following

— imports the repository from

to specify the location of the local repository.

— Displays and allows to import one of the

. If the

Welco me

Repository Manager

window

Comparing and Updating Repositories

For more information,

see

Comparing and Updating Repositories

Saving a Repository

Repositories can be saved as:

• Entire repositories including the catalog and the packages defined in it — For more information, see Creating a Repository.

• Catalog only — For more information, see Saving a Catalog.

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Editing a Repository

For more information, see Editing a Repository.

Removing a Repository

For more information, see

Removing a Repository

Working With Components

Components are also known as Dell Update Packages (DUPs). They are used for updating the Basic Input Output System (BIOS), firmware, and drivers on specific platforms.

The list of components you add appear in the list of components based on file name, type, version, criticality, date on which the component was created, and size of the component.

You can view the number of components in the list and the number of components you select, at the top of the list. The numbers are displayed in the format:

Viewing the Size of Components

In the Components tab, you can view the size of all the components you select in the repository, at the top of the components list. The size is displayed in MB or GB.

You can also view the size of individual components in the Size column, in the components list.

To view the size of a component:

• Under the component.

Size

column, click the

Components

Get Size

tab. You can sort the

link corresponding to the

NOTE: The Get Size link is displayed only for components for which the size is

not fetched while the repository is loaded.

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Adding Components

You can add components from other repositories to the repository you select.

To ad d c om po ne nt s:

Select the repository to which you want to add the component.

Click

Add

In the

Select DUP File to Add

want to add. You can browse and search for the component from all the repositories available on your system.

Repository Manager adds the component to the repository and the following message is displayed:

DUP File(s) Imported successfully.

NOTE: The selected file must be a DUP and digitally signed by Dell. Else, the

component export fails.

window, select the component that you

Removing Components

You can remove components from a repository.

To remove components:

Select repository from which you want to remove a component(s).

Click

Remove

The following message is displayed:

Do you want to remove the <number of selected components> selected component(s)from the selected

repository?

Click

Yes

to proceed.

Downloading Components

For more information,

see

Downloading Components

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Exporting Components

To exp or t co mp on e nt s:

Select the repository to which you want to export the component.

On the

Click

In the

•

Click

After the components are exported, the number of components exported and the number of and names of repositories they are exported to, appear in the

Export Components screen.

Components

Export

Export Component(s)

Export Destination

Copy component(s) into an Existing Repository

components to an existing repository. Select the repository to export the components. Click displayed under

Create a NEW Repository and copy component(s) into it

export components to a new repository that you create. In the

and Description

components. For information on creating a repository, see Creating a

Repository.

. The

Finish

to complete the export.

tab, select the component(s) to export.

window, click

window, select any of the following:

Add

to select repositories that are not

Repositories

window, enter the name and description of the

Export Summary

window appears.

— to export

— to

Name

Viewing Component Properties

For more information,

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see

Viewing Component Properties

Working With Filters

Repository Manager has an extensive search mechanism that allows you to query repositories, create filters, and save and load filters. Using the filtering capability of Repository Manager, you can view specific Dell Update Packages (DUPs) from any selected repository.

You can create filters based on the following options:

•Text Search

• Update Type

• Supported Platforms

•Supported Devices

• Component versions

• Operating System

• Line of Business

• Criticality

• Release date

• PCI device information

Creating Filters

You can create filters at the component levels.

To c r ea te a f il te r:

Select the repository you want to filter from the drop-down list. The components for that repository are displayed on the right side.

Select and expand the filter option(s) listed on the screen to create a filter

Repository Information

Repository Manager

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Following are the filter properties that you can use for searching bundles and components:

•

Text Se a rc h —

provided. For example, if you enter

Filters component(s) based on the search text you have

Latitude

, Repository Manager displays all the latest repositories and components applicable to the Latitude systems.

NOTE: You can enter only regular search syntax in this field.

•

Update Type —

Filters component(s) based on the type of

components. The options available are:

– Drivers

–Firmware

–BIOS

–Applications

– Utilities

For example, if you select BIOS, Repository Manager displays all components comprising only BIOS updates.

•

Criticality —

Filters component(s) based on the criticality of the

update. The options available are:

–Optional

– Recommended

–Urgent

For example, if you select Urgent, Repository Manager displays all the components that you need to immediately update your system with.

•

Line of Business —

The options available are:

–Optiplex

–Latitude

–Precision

•

Component Version —

Filters component(s) based on the version of

the component. If you select:

– All— Displays all the components in the selected repository

irrespective of the component version.

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– Most Recent— Displays the most recent version of the component in

the selected repository.

– Contains— Displays all the components whose version contain the

text you entered. For example, if you entered Manager

•

Operating System —

displays all the components whose version is A01.

Filters component(s) based on the file format.

A01

, Repository

The options available options are:

–All

–Windows-DUP

–Non-DUP

For exam ple, i f you s elec t

Windows-DUP

, Repository Manager displays the

components applicable to the Windows operating system. If you select

None-DUP

, Repository Manager displays components that are operating

system-independent.

•

Supported Platforms —

Filters component(s) based on the selected

platform.

The options available are:

–All

– Selected

For example, if you select

Latitude E4200

, Repository Manager displays

the components applicable to the Dell Latitude E4200 system.

NOTE: When you select a platform, Repository Manager displays all the

applicable updates relevant to that platform. However, not all these updates may be available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

•

Supported Devices —

Filters component(s) based on supported

hardware devices.

The options available are:

–All

–NIC

–Video

–Audio

–Chipset

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For example, if you select

NIC

, Repository Manager displays all the

components that contain updated Network Interface Cards (NICs).

•

Release Date —

Filters component(s) based on the release date of the

components. The options available are:

–Exact Date

–Prior To

–Most Recent

For example, if you enter 12/16/2010 and select

Prior to

, Repository Manager displays all the bundles and components released earlier than December 16, 2010.

•

PCI Device Information —

Filters component(s) based on the PCI

devices. The options available are:

–All

–Contains

NOTE: This filter displays the bundles only if they have components matching

the search criteria.

Click

In the

Click

Save Filter

Save

to save your search.

window, specify a name and description for your filter.

. The following message is displayed:

Search Filter Saved...

You can access the saved search or filter from the drop-down list located above the Text Search field.

NOTE: An asterisk (*) appears adjacent to the selected filter property and the filter

property is highlighted in green color.

Managing Filters

For more information,

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see

Managing Filters

Frequently Asked Questions

This section lists some frequently asked questions about Repository Manager.

I do not see the Welcome screen everytime I launch the application. How can I make it appear?

On the Welc ome screen, when you select the Do not show again check box, the Wel co me screen does not appear when you launch the application each time.

To make the Welcome screen appear, delete the file DoNotShow.tmp:

On systems running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems:

(C):\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\ RepositoryManager\

On systems running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systems:

(C):\Users\<user name>\AppData\ Local\RepositoryManager\

Where is the Repository Manager runtime log located?

Dell Repository Manager creates two log files at runtime:

• DellRepositoryManager_Server.svclog is for Server mode

• DellRepositoryManager_Client.svclgo is for Client mode

On systems running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems, the log file is located in:

(C):\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\RepositoryManager\Log

On systems running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systems, the log file is located in:

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(C):\Users\<user name>\AppData\ Local\RepositoryManager\Log

I cannot see all the bundles and components on the Bundles and Components tabs when I load my repository.

You may have used a filter that is hiding some of the bundles and components. Click Clear Filter to view all the bundles and components.

My search displays even those bundles that are not relevant to my systems.

Sometimes, Repository Manager searches the bundle and then the components inside that bundle. Select the check box next to the specific bundle and then click the Components tab. The components you see are the ones causing that bundle to appear as a search result.

I see an update present in support.dell.com but when I load the repository from ftp.dell.com using Repository Manager, I do not see that update.

Repository Manager loads the latest ftp.dell.com repository that is supported by Dell OpenManage. The content in this repository is released quarterly and follows a robust testing process. Occasionally, updates may be available on support.dell.com before the contents of the repository on ftp.dell.com are updated. If you want to add an update to your repository from

support.dell.com, download the update locally, and click Add on the Components tab of Repository Manager.

How do I view the unassigned components in a repository?

Select a repository and click the Components tab. From the Selected Bundles drop-down list on the right side, select UnAssigned Components. Repository Manager displays the unassigned components. The UnAssigned Components option is not displayed if the repository does not have any

unassigned components.

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How do I edit the search criteria of the filter that I created.

In the left pane of Repository Manager, select the filter whose criteria you want to edit from the drop-down list located above the Text Search field. The features for which you specified the criteria are marked with * and highlighted in green color. You can edit the filter criteria for these features or specify new criteria.

Can Repository Manager be run through a Proxy Server?

Yes, install Repository Manager inside the firewall and connect to a catalog located outside the firewall (ftp.dell.com or a local repository) through a proxy server. You can use the proxy server settings of Internet Explorer. You can then use Repository Manager to customize the catalog as per your requirement and store the customized catalog inside the firewall.

Why would I use Repository Manager to create the catalog that LifeCycle Controller uses, instead of just using the catalog on the SUU?

The size of SUU is very large, over 7GB, while with Repository Manager you can just select the systems you want to manage and create a smaller catalog (R710 = 729MB).

SUU supports the Dell systems from 8G to the most current systems. With Repository Manager you can select just the systems you want to manage thus, reducing the size of the file.

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Dell Repository Manager Version 1.4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Overview

What’s New in this Release

Updating Repository Manager

Updating Repository Manager at Run Time

Updating Repository Manager using the Settings icon

Updating Repository Manager Using an External Application

Configuring Settings for Repository Manager

Configuring Default Repository Settings

Configuring Update Repository Source Settings

Configuring Default Proxy Settings

Configuring Plug-in Update Check Settings

Configuring Repository Manager Update Settings

Other Documents You Might Need

User Scenarios

Launching Repository Manager Using Command Line Options

Repairing Repository Manager

Upgrading to the Latest Version of Repository Manager

Using Repository Manager to Create and Manage a Server Repository

Creating an Update Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

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

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

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

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

Using Repository Manager to Create and Manage a Client Repository

Using Repository Manager in Client Mode to Create and Manage Components

Using Repository Manager to Search for Updates

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

Updating a Local Repository

Putting a SUU ISO on a Bootable USB Key

Upgrading and Uninstalling Repository Manager

Pre-Requisites for Installing Dell Repository Manager

Repairing Dell Repository Manager

Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager

On Windows XP and Windows Server 2003

On Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7

Using Dell Repository Manager in Server Mode

Creating a Repository

Creating a New Repository

Creating an Update Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials

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

Creating an Empty Repository

Selecting a Source for the Repository

Selecting Form Factors

Selecting Operating Systems

Selecting System Models

Selecting Bundles

Saving a Repository

Importing an Existing Repository

Comparing and Updating Repositories

Repository Update Report

Saving a Catalog

Editing a Repository

Removing a Repository

Opening the Dell Online Catalog

Opening a Local Repository

Viewing Properties of a Repository

Viewing Inventory Information of a Repository

Refreshing a Repository

Working With Bundles

Viewing the Size of Bundles

Creating Custom Bundles

Importing Bundles

Removing Bundles

Cloning Bundles

Comparing Bundles

Exporting Bundles

Exporting to Light Weight Deployment Scripts

Exporting as a SUU

Downloading SUU and Deployment Media Plug-ins

Customizing Bundles

Customizing the Script for Deployment

Creating Bootable USB Keys for Deployment Updates

Working With Components

Creating a Bundle for Selected Components

Viewing the Size of Components