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    Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version 1.8 User’s Guide[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc[...]

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    Contents 1 Overview ...................................................................................................................7 What Is New In This Release .............................................................................................................. 7 Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site .............................[...]

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    Repository Update Report ......................................................................................................... 27 Editing A Repository ........................................................................................................................ 27 Opening The Dell Online Repository ....................................[...]

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    Emailing Log Files ............................................................................................................................ 57[...]

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    1 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 Microsoft Windows Operating System (32 and 64-bits) and Linux Operating [...]

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    • From the following links: – For all Systems Management documents — dell.com/softwaresecuritymanuals – For Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/openmanagemanuals – For Remote Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/esmmanuals – For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools – For Clie[...]

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    2 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 From Help • Updating Dell Repository Manager Using Updater Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch 1. Launch the Dell Repo[...]

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    5. Release Notes: – What’s New 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-dat[...]

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    3 System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager This chapter lists the systems requirements and procedures to uninstall DRM. Related Topic • Hardware Requirements • Software Requirements • Optional Requirements • Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager • Repairing Repository Manager Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Re[...]

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    Requirement Details Supported Internationalized Operating Systems • 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 Requireme[...]

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    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. 13[...]

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    4 Using The Dell Repository Manager You can perform the following tasks: • Create repositories • Import legacy repositories • Update repositories • Export catalog • Export repositories • Modify repository • Work with bundles • Work with components • Search repositories based on different criterion by setting the filters • Work w[...]

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    Configuring Source Repository To configure a default repository: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Application → Settings → Source Repository . 2. In the Source Repository window, select A Local Repository . NOTE: If Check the update of Source Repository while starting check box is selected, DRM checks for an update on every launc[...]

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    – Notify me of new plugins when application is launched – Manually check for new plugins NOTE: Once you select any of these options that remain same for the next execution cycle. 4. Under the Source of Plugin Update , select one of the following options: – Online (ftp.dell.com) — Downloads the plug-in from the FTP site. – Folder — Updat[...]

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    NOTE: The Used Size: field provides the details of the FileStore size. The Available: field provides the details of the available blank space of the system (by default DRM creates the FileStore at C) drive. The Use Default button is enabled when another location is selected for the FileStore . 4. Click Ok to move the FileStore , or click Cancel to [...]

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    – PowerVault 7. Click Next . The Select OS window is displayed. 8. Select the operating system(s) to include the corresponding components in the repository. The available options are: – Windows 32–bit — Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the systems running the Windows 32 bit operating systems supported by Dell Repository Manager. [...]

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    – Number of the optional component files. NOTE: Ensure that the bundle(s) and components you add to the repository belong to the specified criteria. Dell Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified criteria into the repository. 19. Click Close to exit the repository created window. Creating [...]

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    NOTE: Click Resync to retrieve the updated inventory data, if you have modified or removed certain systems from the systems managed by Dell OpenManage Essentials . 10. Click Next to continue. The Summary window is displayed. NOTE: OME 1.0 and DRM 1.8 must be installed on the same system; however, DRM 1.8 can access OME 1.1 and higher versions inven[...]

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    5. Use the VMware vCenter Credentials to get inventory data from a specific vCenter Server and click Connect . The available options are: – Appliance Administrator Password: – Reqistered vCenter Server IP or Host: – vCenter Server Username: – vCenter Server Password: NOTE: Based on the version of the Dell virtual appliance, you may have to [...]

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    The Create Repository with M1000e Chassis Inventory window is displayed. 2. Type the Name: and Description: . 3. Click Next . The Base Repository window is displayed. NOTE: Click Cancel at any time to exit without creating a new repository. 4. Select a source for the repository. The available options are: – Dell Online Catalog — You can import [...]

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    Creating A Repository With Dell Generic Inventory To create an update repository with Dell Generic Inventory: 1. In the My Repositories tab, click New → Dell Generic Inventory . The Create Repository with Generic Inventory window is displayed. 2. Type the Name: and Description: and click Next . Click Cancel at any time to exit without creating a [...]

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    Creating An Empty Repository To create an empty repository: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager, click on the My Repositories → New → Empty (no inventory) . 2. In the Create Empty repository window, edit the Name: or Description: information. 3. Click OK to create the empty repository or click Close to exit without making any changes. 4. The new [...]

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    Are you sure you want to permanently delete selected repository? window appears. NOTE: You cannot stop this process once it is started. 2. Click Yes to confirm or click No to exit the window. The repository is deleted from the Repository Manager. NOTE: Deleting a repository deletes the repository data and the associated files from the database, onc[...]

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    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 and click Update . You [...]

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    The Please wait... window is displayed while the catalog is being downloaded. NOTE: Click No to exit the window. NOTE: When a new catalog file is available from Dell, New Dell Online notification appears on the menu bar. To import the latest catalog file click the notification. Once the online repository is loaded, the components in the repository [...]

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    3. Click Cancel to exit the Repository Properties window. Viewing The Inventory Information Of A Repository You can view the inventory information of the repositories that are created using generic inventory, inventory from OME, inventory from Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and inventory from M1000e Chassis . To view the inventory i[...]

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    • Delete existing bundle(s). • Clone existing bundle(s). • Compare existing bundle(s). • Export bundle(s) to external repositories or deploy them to applicable systems in the form of bootable ISOs, deployment packs, driver packs, or a fully functional Server Update Utility (SUU). • View and Edit Bundle Properties. • Modify the Component[...]

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    – Blade — Includes Dell system models of the blade chassis or modular type of form factor. – Tower — Includes Dell system models of the tower or monolithic type of form factor. Under Storage you have the following form factors: – EqualLogic – PowerVault 7. Click Next . The Select OS window is displayed. 8. On the Select OS window, selec[...]

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    To create a bundle: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select the repository to which you want to add the bundle, and click Open . 2. On the Bundles tab, click + Add . The Import Bundle(s) window is displayed. 3. Click Next . The Import or Create window is displayed. 4. On the Import or Create window, select Manually create a bundle . Click Next . 5. I[...]

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    Deleting Bundles To delete a bundle: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and click Open . 2. On the Bundles screen, select the bundle you want to delete. 3. Click Delete . The following message appears: Are you sure you want to permanently delete selected bundles? 4. Click Yes to delete the bundle(s) or click No to exit wi[...]

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    NOTE: The Bundle: list box displays bundle(s) from the selected repository based on the base bundle(s). 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. 6. Under Options , you can select: – Newer Versions — To view newer [...]

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    After you click the Component Sequence tab, the list of components for that bundle are displayed. You can move component up or down in the load order by selecting each component and using the Move Up or Move Down buttons. You can manually set the order in to a specific sequence using this function. With a logical order, you can apply the relevant c[...]

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    Property Description Keyword Search Filters components based on the text you provided. For example, if you provide PowerEdge , Dell 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. Brand The available options are: • All or Selec[...]

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    For example, if you enter 12/12/2012 and select Prior to , Dell Repository Manager displays all the components released earlier than December 12, 2010. Exporting Bundles You can export a bundle to an existing repository, export to a new repository, or you can export it as RAW Driver Packs (Using Windows Bundle), light weight deployment scripts, boo[...]

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    Selecting A Destination For Bundle Exports You can select an export destination for the bundle(s) in the Select 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 Re[...]

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    – Export as SUU to ISO — Creates the standard SUU CD image, which can be burnt on a CD/DVD for further usage. 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: 1. On t[...]

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    5. Click Next . The Browse For Folder window is displayed. 6. In the Browse For Folder window, navigate to the folder on the local drive or select any network location, where you want to export the Bootable ISO, and click OK . The Select Custom Script window is displayed. 7. In the Select Custom Script window, select Yes to include a custom script [...]

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    For more information on the usage of SUU on Windows and Linux servers, see the Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility User's Guide at dell.com/openmanagemanuals . – While Dell 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[...]

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    You can view the number of components in the list, the number of components you have selected, as well as the total selected size, at the top of the list. The numbers are displayed in the Selected/Total: format. Adding Components You can add components from other bundle(s) and repositories to the bundle, or the repository you select. Before you add[...]

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    11. Click OK . There may be a Security Warning if the certificate has issues. Click Accept , if the source is trusted. You have the option to Reject or View Certificate details. You have the option to tick Do not notify when rest of the files are not signed. check box to avoid this scenario for multiple DUPs. The Adding Components to Repository pag[...]

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    Creating A Bundle For Selected Components In the Components tab, you can create bundles for selected components. To create a bundle for a component: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and click Open . 2. In the Components tab, select the component(s) for which you want to create a bundle. 3. Click New Bundle . The Name an[...]

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    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. Downloading Components You can download one or multiple [...]

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    9. Click Close to return to the Components tab. 10. If you select Create a NEW Repository and copy component(s) into it , click Next and in the Name and Description window, type a Name: and Description: for the new repository. 11. Click Next . The Summary and Finish window is displayed. This window displays information about the component(s) under [...]

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    The Copy Components window is displayed with the details of the number of components copied, the number of bundles, and the name of the new bundles. NOTE: If any error or warnings are found in the export, a message is displayed on Copy Components window. Click the Errors/Warnings button to view the details. e) Click Close to return to the Component[...]

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    • Optional • Recommended • Urgent For example, if you select Urgent , Dell Repository Manager displays all the components that you need to immediately update your system with. Supported Platforms Filters components based on the selected platform. The available options are: • All • Selected For example, if you select PowerEdge T710 , Dell [...]

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    • Any Date • Exact Date • Prior To • Most Recent For example, if you type 12/12/2012 and select Prior to the Dell Repository Manager displays all the components released earlier than December 12, 2012. PCI Device Info Filters components based on the PCI devices. The available options are: • All • Contains Driver Packs Filters components[...]

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    Saving Filters To create or save a filter: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select a repository for which you want to search the bundle(s) and component(s) and click Open . The bundle(s) and component(s) for that repository are displayed under their specific tabs. 2. There are no saved filters to select from until you have created and saved them. Onc[...]

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    Stopping Jobs In The Jobs Queue Select the check box next to the job from the Jobs Queue and click Stop to halt that particular job. You can stop a job at any time while it is running. Once you Start a job that has been stopped, the job restarts from the beginning. Starting Jobs In The Jobs Queue Select the job from the Jobs Queue , and click Start[...]

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    Searching Dell Support Site This feature allows the users to search for the latest updates from the Dell Support site for more than one platform. The updates can be downloaded using DRM, which save time as compared to searching the support site for individual updates related to different platforms. 1. On the Dell Repository Manager screen, click So[...]

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    6. Once the results are displayed, select one or more updates (these updates can be filtered). 7. Click Export . The Export to repository window is displayed. 8. You can choose the following options from the Repository Export options : – Select one or more repositories to Export to: — You can select the desired repositories from this list. – [...]

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    • Firmware • Driver • Application • Utilities • Others Non-DUPS — You can download all the non DUP files to the system by choosing this option, but you cannot import non DUP files to the local repository. Criticality • Filters the component(s) based on the criticality of the update. The available options are Recommended , Urgent , Opt[...]

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    NOTE: Updates for Dell legacy systems are available with this search feature. You can automate and schedule the search option for updating files from dell.com/support . 1. On the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Source → Schedule Automatic Search . The Automatic Search window is displayed. You can select Cancel at any time to exit without ma[...]

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    – Import updates to a new repository — This option is selected by default. You can type a prefix for the new repository. By default the prefix is Repo . – Save updates to a local repository — This option is also selected by default. If you want to save the update file locally, then click Browse to navigate to that location where you want to[...]

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    Emailing Log Files NOTE: An email client is required in the system to send the Log Files via emails. 1. From the Help tab, click Email Log Files . 2. The email client opens a new email. 3. The Log Files are attached to the email automatically. The subject line of the email shows: Dell Repository Manager Log Files . 4. Click Send to redirect the Log[...]