Dell Repository Manager Version 1.7 User Manual

Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version 1.7 User’s Guide

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Updating Dell Repository Manager 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

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

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

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

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

4 User Scenarios.......................................................................................................................... 15

Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive)................................................................................. 15

Searching The Dell Support Site For Updates........................................................................................................17

Export Updates To Lightweight Deployment Package........................................................................................... 18

Updating The Local Repository...............................................................................................................................20

Creating Bootable CD or USB Keys For Updates....................................................................................................21

Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials...................................................................... 22

Launching DRM Using Command Line Options...................................................................................................... 24

Creating An Update Repository Using Dell Management Plug-In For VMware vCenter....................................... 24

5 Using The Dell Repository Manager...................................................................................... 27

Configuring Settings For The Dell Repository Manager......................................................................................... 27

Configuring Source Repository........................................................................................................................ 28

Configuring Default Proxy Settings.................................................................................................................. 28

Configuring Plug-In Update Check And Settings............................................................................................. 28

Configuring FileStore Settings..........................................................................................................................29

Creating A Customized Repository......................................................................................................................... 30

Creating An Empty Repository..........................................................................................................................32

Working With My Repositories...............................................................................................................................32

Functionalities Of My Repositories.................................................................................................................. 32

Opening From My Repositories........................................................................................................................32

Deleting From My Repositories........................................................................................................................33

Refreshing From My Repositories....................................................................................................................33

Saving The Repository To A Local Disk.................................................................................................................. 33

Importing A Legacy Repository.............................................................................................................................. 34

Comparing And Updating Repositories...................................................................................................................34

Repository Update Report................................................................................................................................ 35

Editing A Repository................................................................................................................................................35

Opening The Dell Online Repository....................................................................................................................... 36

Viewing The Properties Of A Repository................................................................................................................ 36

Viewing The Inventory Information Of A Repository.............................................................................................. 36

Refreshing Inventory For Repositories................................................................................................................... 37

Working With Bundles............................................................................................................................................37

Adding Bundles................................................................................................................................................ 38

Viewing The Size Of Bundles........................................................................................................................... 40

Deleting Bundles.............................................................................................................................................. 40

Cloning Bundles............................................................................................................................................... 40

Comparing Bundles..........................................................................................................................................41

Deleting Components From Bundles................................................................................................................41

Changing The Component Sequence...............................................................................................................42

Bundle Filters................................................................................................................................................... 43

Exporting Bundles............................................................................................................................................ 44

Exporting To Light Weight Deployment Scripts............................................................................................... 46

Exporting To Bootable ISO............................................................................................................................... 46

Exporting As A Server Update Utility (SUU)..................................................................................................... 47

Working With Components.....................................................................................................................................48

Adding Components......................................................................................................................................... 49

Creating A Bundle For Selected Components..................................................................................................50

Viewing The Size Of Components.................................................................................................................... 51

Downloading Components............................................................................................................................... 51

Copying Components........................................................................................................................................52

Deleting Components....................................................................................................................................... 53

Component Filters............................................................................................................................................ 54

Working With Filters............................................................................................................................................... 56

Saving Filters....................................................................................................................................................56

Managing Filters...............................................................................................................................................56

Working With Jobs Queue......................................................................................................................................57

Stopping Jobs In The Jobs Queue................................................................................................................... 57

Starting Jobs In The Jobs Queue.....................................................................................................................57

Removing Jobs In The Jobs Queue..................................................................................................................57

Jobs Queue Details.......................................................................................................................................... 58

Updating A Local Repository.................................................................................................................................. 58

Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials...................................................................... 58

Scheduling Automatic Search................................................................................................................................59

Searching Dell Support Site................................................................................................................................... 61

Exporting Updates From Support Site.............................................................................................................. 62

Filter Options For Search Results.....................................................................................................................63

6 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................65

Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located?................................................................................ 65

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................................................................................................65

How do I view the unassigned components in a repository?.................................................................................65

How do I edit the search criteria of the filter that I created?.................................................................................65

Can the Dell Repository Manager be run through a Proxy Server?....................................................................... 65

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)?................................................................... 66

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............66

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? .......................................................................................................................... 66

Overview

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

• Create repositories of customized bundles and updates

• Create groups of related updates for systems running the Microsoft Windows Operating System (32 and 64bits) and Linux Operating System

• Generate comparison reports and update baselines of custom repositories

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

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

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

Dell Repository Manager Business Client User’s Guide

at dell.com/support/manuals.

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

What Is New In This Release

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

• Manages 64bit update content.

• Manages update content sequence for a bundle.

• Supports Dell PowerEdge VRTX update content.

• Supports addition of Non-DUP files (not only Dell Update Package file) into a repository.

• Supports force update option while exporting bundles to a deployment media.

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 and Security.

4. 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

5. To view the document, click the required product version.

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

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 window 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.

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 Application Update window is displayed with the following:

– Current Installed Version:

– New Version:

– Release Date:

– New Release Location:

– Release Notes:

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

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

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

Manager Quick Installation Guide

at dell.com/support/manuals.

Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater

1. Click Start → All Programs → Dell Repository Manager v

Where

x.x.x

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

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

2. Select the Dell Repository Manager Updater option.

If a new version is available, the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager dialog box appears displaying the:

– 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.

<x.x.x>

folder.

Dell Repository

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

System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager

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

Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager

This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the DRM.

Hardware Requirements

Requirement Details

Processor 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent

RAM 1024 MB

Hard Disk Up to 1 GB of available space

Display 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit

Optical Drive (Optional) CD/DVD writer

Software Requirements

Requirement Details

System Requirement

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 full version

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

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012

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

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

Requirement Details

Supported Internationalized Operating Systems

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.

• English

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Japanese

• Simplified Chinese

• Russian

• Portuguese

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

Optional Requirements

Internet connectivity and DVD burning software are optional requirements. You can use the 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

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

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

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

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

4. In the Ready to Repair the Program window, click Install to complete the repair or click Cancel to exit without making any changes.

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

5. Click Finish.

The repaired Dell Repository Manager is installed on the system.

User Scenarios

This section describes the various features of the Dell Repository Manager (DRM) and the user scenarios.

Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive)

DRM 1.6 onwards, the configurable FileStore feature helps the user to save disk space on the System Hard Disk. The default file location for the FileStore is C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Local\RepositoryManager\FileStore. However, the FileStore can be moved to a different location after DRM is installed on the system.

NOTE:

• You are restricted from performing any other operations while moving the FileStore from its original location.

• Stop any running jobs before initiating the FileStore movement. You can restart the stopped jobs once the FileStore is moved successfully. DRM starts communicating with the required files from the new location to resume the stopped jobs.

• Moving the FileStore folder from its default location permanently deletes the folder and its contents. However, the data of the default FileStore folder is saved in the new location.

• DRM cannot recover deleted files and folders.

Moving the FileStore folder from the default location to another location in the same drive, another drive, or another computer on the network is recommended. The Use Default button moves back the FileStore folder to the default location. For more information on FileStore, see Configuring FileStore Setting.

The following flow chart describes the process in detail.

Searching The Dell Support Site For Updates

On DRM 1.6 and later, you can search the Dell support site for the latest catalog files and Dell Update Packages (DUPs) and non DUP packages. These updates can be exported to an existing or a new repository.

You can search the Dell Support Site using the following methods:

• Automated Search

• Manual Search

For more information, see Search Dell Support Site and Schedule Automatic Search

The following flowchart describes the process of searching the support site:

Export Updates To Lightweight Deployment Package

LightWeight Deployment Package provides scripts (batch and shell) to apply the updates (DUP) for multiple products in an automated manner. DRM generates the batch file for the user. The file is located in the same folder along with the

DUPs. After you copy the LWDP file to the system, it provides necessary updates (drivers, BIOS, and firmware) to the system. The script provided by Dell is used to apply all the updates. For more information on Lightweight Deployment Package, see Schedule Automatic Search.

The following flowchart describes the process of exporting the updates to a Lightweight Deployment Package.

Updating The Local Repository

The Local Repository can be updated with the latest available updates (DUPs). The selected repository compares against the latest catalog file, which consists the latest available updates. You have the options to update the repository with all the available DUPs for the system. Also, you can choose a specific DUP as per the requirement. Different DUPs exist for newer version, changed files, obsoleted files, and other files in the source screen. These options guide you further to drill down your search to the exact DUP for a system. Repository Update Report can be saved to the local system, with the details of the downloaded and installed updates. For more information about updating a local repository, see Updating A Local Repository.

The following flowchart describes the process of updating the Local Repository.

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