Dell Repository Manager Version 1.5 Owner's Manual
Dell Repository Manager
Version 1.5
Readme
This Readme contains updated information for the Dell Repository Manager Version 1.5 and any other
technical documentation included with the Dell Repository Manager.
What’s New
This release of Dell Repository Manager (DRM) comprises the following new features:
• Store repositories of bundles and components within the new local application database.
• View and manage all local repositories from one location in the interface.
• Search for the latest components from Dell support site directly.
• Schedule a task to automatically search for the latest components from Dell support
site, and then add the new updates into a local repository, save to a local folder,
and/or export to a lightweight deployment pack.
• Multiple tasks with simultaneously running import and export operations from other tasks.
• Track the progress of long-running operations in the new Jobs Queue.
• New method to obtain an inventory data from Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) v1.1
remotely.
• Experience the numerous advantages of performing update management tasks in a new
and improved graphical user interface.
Hardware and Software Requirements
This section provides information about the minimum hardware and software requirements for
installing Repository Manager.
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 1 GHz Penti um pro cess o r or equi va le nt.
• RAM - 1 GB.
• Hard Disk - 1 GB or above available space.
• Display - 1024 X 768 high color, 32-bit.
Software Requirements
• Microsoft .Net framework 4.0 full version
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
NOTE: Installation of Repository Manager on Linux operating systems is not supported.
Installation
For information on installing Repository Manager, see the "Dell Repository Manager - Quick
Installation Guide" from
www.dell.com/support/manuals
.
Upgrading From Previous Versions
Before upgrading the existing version of Repository Manager with the latest version, ensure
that all screens of the existing versions are closed.
Open Issues and Resolutions
Fixed Issues/def
• Issue 1
Description: If you try to add PE driver maintenance packs, chassis components or BIOS
update package of Dell business client systems, such as Latitude, OptiPlex or Precision, to an
existing local repository by using DRM, the following error message is displayed:
"Failed to import selected DUP file(s)."
Resolution: This is a known issue. Components in the Dell Update Packages (DUPs) format will
work correctly without errors.
• Issue 2
Description: Encounter unexpected errors while running a DRM output bootable deployment media
ISO that contains custom script.
Resolution: If you want to run custom script on RM output bootable ISO, make sure to include
next export command before launching any Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit utilities:
export PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/bin
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/lib:/opt/lsi
An example of custom script:
#!/bin/bash
export PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/bin
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/lib:/opt/lsi
raidcfg -ctrl
racadm version
• Issue 3
Description: Dell Client Manager (DCM) cannot recognize DRM output XML catalog.
Resolution: If you save a local repository to be used by DCM, you must save the catalog by using
Cab Files (.cab) type and name it as CatalogPC.cab. The DCM cannot recognize XML catalog files.
• Issue 4
Description: You cannot downgrade to a lower version of DRM using the current DRM installer.
Resolution: To install an earlier version of DRM, first uninstall the newer version manually through
Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel, and then run the installer of the desired
version.
• Issue 5
Description: When multiple users use the single user install option to install the product on the
Loading...