Dell EMC Repository Manager Version 3.
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Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................5 What is new in this release................................................................................................................................................5 Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site................................................................................................
I am not able to install DRM in a custom location on Linux operating system. How do I proceed with the installation?....................................................................................................................................................................... 23 After I delete a bundle, it is not removed from the bundle list on the GUI. Should I delete it elsewhere so that it is updated on the GUI?.......................................................................................
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.
b Click Browse all products. c From All products page, click Software, and then click the required link from the following: – Analytics – Client Systems Management – Enterprise Applications – Enterprise Systems Management – Public Sector Solutions – Utilities – Mainframe – Serviceability Tools – Virtualization Solutions – Operating Systems – Support d • To view a document, click the required product and then click the required version.
The user scenarios in this chapter describes the process of creating repositories.
Creating manual repository This flowchart describes the process to create a manual repository in DRM. Creating repository with inventory This flowchart describes the process to create a repository with inventory in DRM.
Creating repository with iDRAC and OME integration This flowchart describes the process to create a repository with iDRAC and OME integration.
Creating repository with VMware integration This flowchart describes the process to create a repository with VMware integration in DRM.
Creating repository with console integration This flowchart describes the process to create a repository with console integration in DRM. You can use this method for OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (OMISCVMM).
Creating deployment tools This chapter describes the process to export the repository as deployment tool type.
Creating deployment tool_Smart bootable ISO This section describes the process to export a repository as Smart Bootable ISO. Best practice for creating bootable CD or USB keys for updates You can create bootable USB keys for updates, using any third party or free tool. You can start your managed system by the bootable CD or USB storage. After the system starts, it automatically runs the selected updates.
Creating bootable USB keys using Rufus tool To create bootable USB keys, using Rufus tool. 1 Download the latest version of Rufus for Windows available at https://rufus.ie/en_IE.html 2 Run the Dell Repository Manager and generate the bootable ISO. 3 Start Rufus and select the Disk or ISO image option. 4 Click Select adjacent to the Boot Selection and navigate to the ISO created by Dell Repository Manager. 5 Ensure to choose MBR Partition Type and BIOS target system with VFAT file system.
Creating deployment tool_Smart deployment script This section describes the process to export a repository as Smart deployment script. Creating deployment to shared location This section describes the process to export a repository to a common shared location.
Configuring settings This section describes the process to configure the settings or application preferences.
Configuring network settings This section describes the process to configure network settings in DRM. Configuring email configuration This section describes the process to configure email settings in DRM.
Creating store settings This section describes the process to configure data store settings in DRM. Configuring plugin settings This section describes the process to configure plugin settings in DRM.
Configuring catalog settings This section describes the process to configure catalog settings in DRM. Comparing repository This section describes the process to compare a repository against latest catalog loaded in DRM.
Launching DRM using command line interface Navigate to the location where DRM is installed in the system. By default, on Microsoft Windows operating system, DRM is installed at c: \Program Files\Dell\DELL EMC Repository Manager and on Linux operating system, DRM is installed at /opt/dell/ dellemcrepositorymanager. On the command prompt enter drm to open DRM.
A 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 Execution access • 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 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. After I delete a bundle, it is not removed from the bundle list on the GUI.
