Dell EMC Repository Manager Version 3.0.
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Contents 1 Overview..................................................................................................................................... 5 What is new in this release................................................................................................................................................... 5 Prerequisites for installing DRM..........................................................................................................................................
Creating smart bootable ISO........................................................................................................................................ 16 Creating SUU ISO.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Creating smart deployment script................................................................................................................................
1 Overview The Dell EMC 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 and Linux operating system. Generate comparison reports. Update baselines of custom repositories and generate deployment tools.
• • • • • • • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit) Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) RedHat Enterprise Linux 6.x RedHat Enterprise Linux 7.x SUSE Linux 12 Optional requirements • Internet connectivity – To access, create, and work with bundles, catalogs, and repositories. NOTE: You can use the local repositories on DRM without internet connectivity. • CD/DVD or USB burning software – To create a bootable CD/DVD or bootable USB.
• Using search engines: • Type the name and version of the document in the search box. Other documents you may need In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available dell.com/support/manuals.
2 Installing and uninstalling DRM DRM can be installed on the supported Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. For the list of supported operating systems, see Software requirements. For more information on installing DRM on supported operating systems, see Installiing, updating, and uninstalling DRM chapter in the Dell EMC Repository Manager version 3.0.1 Quick Start Guide.
3 Using Dell EMC Repository Manager Using DRM, you can perform some of the basic tasks, such as: • • • • • • • • • Work with repositories Modify repository Delete repositories Work with components Export catalog Search repository based on filters and search criteria you specify Copy components to new and existing repositories Work with jobs queue Search Dell Support Site Topics: • • • • • • • • • Configuring settings Creating repository Working with My Repositories Working with components Working with jo
The Preferences window is displayed. 3. In the Notification section, select the relevant option if you want a notification for catalog update or jobs. 4. In the Email Configuration section, click configure. 5. From the Email Type, select the method through which you want to send the mail. The available options are SMTP and Microsoft Exchange.
4. Select the required plug-in from the Plugin section and click on Update. 5. Select the required option either to automatically install the updates or notify about the update. 6. Select the source of plug-in update from the Source of Plug-in Update. The available options are Dell EMC Online and Folder, that is the local location or the network shared location (Common Internet File System and Network File System). 7. Click Apply.
Creating empty repository This section describes the process to create an empty repository. 1. On the Home page, click Add Repository. Add Repository window is displayed. 2. Enter the Repository Name and Description. 3. Select None from the Base Catalog drop-down menu. 4. Click Add to create the repository. The repository is displayed in the repository dashboard available on the home page. Creating repository with integration This section describes the process to create a repository with integration. 1.
Viewing repository You can view the created repositories on the Home page. You can also click on the Dell EMC Repository Manager drop-down menu and in the View section, click Repositories. Editing repository properties This section describes the process to edit the repository properties. 1. On the DRM home page, select a repository to edit. The Property window is displayed. 2. Click Edit to edit the selected repository. The Edit window is displayed. 3.
Cloning bundles This section describes the process to clone the bundles. 1. On the DRM home page, select the repository. 2. Expand the repository list to view the bundles associated with that repository. 3. Select a bundle and click Clone to clone the bundle. Clone Bundles window is displayed. 4. Select the repository from Select Repository drop-down list to clone the bundle. 5. Click Clone. Deleting repository This section describes the process to delete a repository. 1.
Copying components This section describes the process to copy components associated with a bundle. 1. On the DRM home page, select the repositories that you want to filter. 2. Expand the repository list to view the bundles associated with that repository. 3. Select a bundle and click to expand the list of components associated with that bundle. 4. Select the component and click Copy. The Copy Components window is listed. 5. Seelct the repository and then select the bundle you want to copy.
Jobs queue details The details such as, Job Name, Status, Next Execution Date/Time, Last Execution Date/Time, Affected Repositories, and Log are displayed. The Show Log option is displayed for certain jobs. This option provides more details about the job. Creating deployment tools This section describes the process to export the repository through a deployment tool type. 1. On the DRM home page, select the repositories or bundles for which you want to create the deployment tools.
Creating smart deployment script This section describes the process to export the repository to a smart deployment script. 1. On the DRM home page, select the repositories or bundles for which you want to create the deployment tools. A warning message is displayed if you do not select any repository. 2. Click Export. The Export Deployment Tools window is displayed. 3. The repositories that you select is displayed in the Selected Repositories section. Select Smart Deployment Script option. 4.
Save and mail logs 1. Click Dell EMC Repository Manager drop-down list. 2. On the Help and Support section, click Save and Mail logs. The Save/Mail Logs window is displayed. 3. Enter the recipients email address to send logs to recipients through email by configuring the email settings. You also have the option of downloading the logs to a local location or a network shared location.
A Command line interface syntax The following chapter describes the syntax for the commands that you can use to work in DRM. Table 2. Command line interface syntax Commands Description drm Open DRM in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) mode. drm –v Display the current version of DRM. or drm --version drm –h Display help menu. , drm –? , or drm --help drm –li= or Display the list of all repository name, latest version, size, and the latest date when it was modified.
drm –r= -cr –i= -source= -authentication Create a repository with inventory. NOTE: source and authentication are optional attributes. , drm –r= -cr – –i= -source= -authentication or drm --create --repository=inventoryrepo_5 -inventory= drm --create --repository= -inputplatformlist=
B Frequently asked questions This section lists some frequently asked questions about DRM. Where is the Dell EMC Repository Manager runtime log located? DRM creates the log file at runtime in the following location: • • Windows: C:\ProgramData\Dell\drm\log Linux: /var/Dell/drm/log You can also view the logs through Save and Mail Logs option in the Dell EMC drop-down menu.
• Read and Write access to the drmuser in the particular folder including all individual directories where you want to create a repository. I saved a file in the mapped network location. However, I am not able to access location from DRM. What do I do now? Ensure that you have privileges to access the location and then login with the appropriate credentials. I am not able to automatically discover the Microsoft Exchange Web Service URL when trying to configure the email notifications.
5. BIOS I am not able to install DRM in a custom location on Linux operating system. How do I proceed with the installation? On Linux operating system, you cannot install DRM to a custom location through GUI installer mode. By default, the installer location is set to /opt/dell. However, you can use the CLI interactive mode to install DRM on a custom location.
