Dell Repository Manager Version 1.6 User Manual
Dell Repository Manager Business Client Version 1.6
User’s Guide
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Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2
1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................7
What Is New In This Release...................................................................................................................................7
Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site.........................................................................................................7
Other Documents You May Need.............................................................................................................................8
2 Updating Dell Repository Manager..........................................................................................9
Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch.........................................................................................................9
Updating Dell Repository Manager Using The Application Settings........................................................................9
Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater..................................................................................10
3 System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager ..........................11
Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager.....................................................................................11
Hardware Requirements..................................................................................................................................11
Software Requirements...................................................................................................................................11
Supported Dell Systems For Exported Repositories And Bundles.........................................................................12
Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager....................................................................................................................12
Repairing Dell Repository Manager........................................................................................................................12
4 User Scenarios..........................................................................................................................13
Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive).................................................................................13
Search Dell Support Site And Schedule Automatic Search...................................................................................15
Launching DRM Using Command Line Options......................................................................................................17
Using Dell Repository Manager To Create And Manage A Repository..................................................................17
Using Dell Repository Manager To Create And Manage Components..................................................................17
Updating A Local Repository..................................................................................................................................17
5 Using Dell Repository Manager..............................................................................................19
Configuring Settings For Dell Repository Manager................................................................................................19
Configuring Source Repository........................................................................................................................20
Configuring Default Proxy Settings..................................................................................................................20
Configuring FileStore Settings..........................................................................................................................20
Check For Dell Repository Manager Update..........................................................................................................21
Creating A Customized Repository.........................................................................................................................21
Creating An Empty Repository..........................................................................................................................22
Working With My Repositories...............................................................................................................................23
Functionalities Of My Repositories..................................................................................................................23
Opening From My Repositories........................................................................................................................23
Deleting From My Repositories........................................................................................................................23
Refreshing From My Repositories....................................................................................................................24
Deleting A Repository.......................................................................................................................................24
Importing A Legacy Repository..............................................................................................................................24
Saving The Repository To A Local Disk..................................................................................................................24
Comparing And Updating Repositories...................................................................................................................25
Editing A Repository................................................................................................................................................26
Creating Bootable CD or USB Keys For Updates....................................................................................................26
Opening The Dell Online Repository.......................................................................................................................27
Viewing The Properties Of A Repository................................................................................................................27
Working With Components.....................................................................................................................................28
Adding Components.........................................................................................................................................28
Viewing The Size Of Components....................................................................................................................28
Downloading Components...............................................................................................................................29
Copying Components........................................................................................................................................29
Viewing Component Properties........................................................................................................................30
Deleting Components.......................................................................................................................................30
Working With Filters...............................................................................................................................................30
Filter Properties................................................................................................................................................31
Saving Filters....................................................................................................................................................32
Managing Filters...............................................................................................................................................33
Working With Jobs Queue......................................................................................................................................33
Stopping Jobs In The Jobs Queue...................................................................................................................33
Starting Jobs In The Jobs Queue.....................................................................................................................33
Removing Jobs In The Jobs Queue..................................................................................................................34
Jobs Queue Details..........................................................................................................................................34
Scheduling Automatic Search................................................................................................................................34
Searching Dell Support Site...................................................................................................................................35
Exporting Updates From Support Site..............................................................................................................36
Filter Updates...................................................................................................................................................37
6 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................39
Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located?................................................................................39
I see an update present in dell.com/support but when I install the repository from ftp.dell.com using the
Dell Repository Manager, I do not see that update................................................................................................39
How do I view the unassigned components in a repository?.................................................................................39
How do I edit the search criteria of the filter that I created?.................................................................................39
Can the Dell Repository Manager be run through a Proxy Server?.......................................................................39
Why would I use the Dell Repository Manager to create the catalog that LifeCycle Controller uses,
instead of just using the catalog on the Server Update Utility (SUU)?...................................................................40
When I select Schedule Automatic Search, there is a pop-window that appears with the following
message: Dell Repository Manager Fatal UI, Error: Dell Repository Manager has encountered an error............40
If I export a bundle using Export to light weight deployment scripts, am I going to re-download the DUPs
which are already in my system? ..........................................................................................................................40
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Overview
The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) ensures that the Dell systems are up-to-date with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware,
and software. DRM allows you to:
• Create repositories of customized component(s) and updates.
• Create groups of related updates for systems running the Microsoft Windows operating system
• Generate comparison reports and update baselines of custom repositories
The customized repositories are made up of Dell Update Packages (DUPs). DUPs are software utilities provided by Dell
to update specific software and firmware components on Dell desktops, and Dell laptops. You can arrange these
components to group the related updates together. Every repository has a catalog.xml or catalog.cab file that specifies
the contents of that repository. The catalog.cab file, downloaded from ftp.dell.com, is digitally signed by Dell to ensure
system security.
The Business Client Version manages repositories on Dell Precision Workstations, Dell Latitude, or Dell Optiplex
systems.
NOTE: Dell Repository Manager can only be installed on systems running the Microsoft Windows operating
system.
What Is New In This Release
• Newer updates compare to the FTP catalog date.
• Filters the updates obtained from the dell.com/support/.
• Create Repositories based on Dell specific bands.
Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site
To access the documents from Dell Support site:
1. Go to dell.com/support/manuals.
2. In the Tell us about your Dell system section, under No, select Choose from a list of all Dell products and click
Continue.
3. In the Select your product type section, click Software, Monitors, Electronics & Peripherals.
4. In the Choose your Dell Software, Monitors, Electronics & Peripherals section, click Software.
5. In the Choose your Dell Software section, click the required link from the following:
– Client System Management
– Enterprise System Management
– Remote Enterprise System Management
– Serviceability Tools
6. To view the document, click the required product version.
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NOTE: You can also directly access the documents using the following links:
• For Enterprise System Management documents — dell.com/openmanagemanuals
• For Remote Enterprise System Management documents — dell.com/esmmanuals
• For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools
• For Client System Management documents — dell.com/OMConnectionsClient
• For OpenManage Connections Enterprise systems management documents — dell.com/
OMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement
• For OpenManage Connections Client systems management documents — dell.com/OMConnectionsClient
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at dell.com/support/manuals.
•
Dell Repository Manager Quick Installation Guide
•
Dell Systems Management - OpenManage Software Support Matrix
•
Dell Update Packages User's Guide
•
Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility User's Guide
•
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide*
•
Dell OpenManage Essentials User's Guide*
* This guide is also found on the
For information on terms used in this document, see the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
Glossary
DVD.
on the Dell support website.
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Updating Dell Repository Manager
You can update the Dell Repository Manager to the latest available version using the following methods:
• Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch
• Updating Dell Repository Manager Using The Application Settings
• Updating Dell Repository Manager Using Updater
Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch
1. Launch the Dell Repository Manager.
The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com. If a new
version is available, the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen is displayed with the following:
– Current Installed Version:
– New Version:
– Release Date:
– New Release Location:
– Release Notes:
2. Click Update.
You can click Skip to retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager.
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NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Repository Manager installed on your
system is out-of-date.
NOTE: If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions at launch, in
the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen, clear the Check for new version at launch check box.
Updating Dell Repository Manager Using The Application Settings
1. On the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Application → Check for Application Update.
The Dell Repository Manager Update window is displayed.
2. The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com. If a newer
version is available, the application prompts you to install the same.
NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on your
system is out-of-date.
NOTE: If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions at launch, in
the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen, clear the Check for new version at launch check box.
NOTE: For more information on installing the Dell Repository Manager on the system, see the
Manager Quick Installation Guide
at dell.com/support/manuals.
Dell Repository
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Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater
1. Click Start → All Programs → Dell Repository Manager v
Where
x.x
is the version number of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system.
NOTE: For Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012, a shortcut key is available for Dell
Repository Manager, once you press the Start button.
2. Select the Dell Repository Manager Updater option.
If a new version is available, the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager dialog box appears displaying the:
– Current Installed Version:
– New Version:
– Release Date:
– New Release Location:
– Release Notes:
3. Click Update.
You can click Skip to retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager.
NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on your
system is out-of-date.
NOTE: If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions at launch, in
the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen, clear the Check for new version at launch check box.
NOTE: In systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2012, you can start the update by running the
RMUpdater.exe file at: c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager v.(x)\RMUpdater.exe.
<x.x>
folder.
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System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager
This chapter lists the systems requirements and procedures to uninstall DRM.
Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager
This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the DRM.
Hardware Requirements
Requirement Details
Processor 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent
RAM 1024 MB
Hard Disk Up to 1 GB of available space
Display 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit
Optical Drive (Optional) CD/DVD writer
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Software Requirements
Requirement Details
System Requirement
Supported Operating Systems
Supported Internationalized
Operating Systems
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 full version
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Japanese
• Simplified Chinese
• Russian
• Portuguese
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Requirement Details
NOTE: The Dell Repository Manager user interface is displayed only in English
irrespective of the language of the operating system on which it is installed.
NOTE: Internet connectivity and DVD burning software are optional requirements. You can use the Dell Repository
Manager for local repositories, without Internet connectivity. The DVD burning software is required only for
functions such as burning a custom Server Update Utility DVD or a bootable Linux CD.
Supported Dell Systems For Exported Repositories And Bundles
You can use the exported bundles on Dell systems that support Dell Update Packages (DUPs). With Dell Repository
Manager, you can use the FTP catalog, which contains the support for n and n-1 blocks. For more information about the
supported system models for the FTP catalog, see ftp.dell.com/cmsdk/PDK_Readme.doc.
Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager
To uninstall Dell Repository Manager:
1. From the Control Panel → Programs and Features.
2. In the Programs and Features window, select Dell Repository Manager, and click Uninstall.
3. Click Yes to confirm.
NOTE: You must have administrative privileges in the system to uninstall Dell Repository Manager.
Repairing Dell Repository Manager
Dell 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:
1. Double-click Repository Manager.msi located on the system.
The Dell - Repository Manager - InstallShield Wizard is displayed.
2. In the Dell - Repository Manager - InstallShield Wizard, click Next.
The Program Maintenance window is displayed.
3. On the Program Maintenance window, select Repair and click Next >.
The Ready to Repair the Program window is displayed.
4. On the Ready to Repair the Program window, click Install.
The InstallShield Wizard Completed window is displayed.
5. Click Finish.
The repaired Dell Repository Manager is installed on the system.
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