Users Guide

2. Copy the repository folder of the DVD to the root directory of the local FTP server.

3. Use this local FTP server for firmware update.

Using Dell Repository Manager to create the repository

and copy it to a local FTP server

To create and copy the repository:

1. Copy the repository created using the Dell Repository Manager to the root directory of the local FTP server.

NOTE: For information about creating a repository for your system, see the

Dell Repository Manager User’s Guide

Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > Repository Manager.

2. Use this local FTP server for firmware update.

Configuring NFS and CIFS servers

If you are using a private network that does not have access to external sites such as downloads.dell.com, you can provide updates from a

locally‑configured NFS and CIFS servers.

Configuring NFS servers

To configure an NFS server, perform the following tasks:

1. Open the /etc/exports configuration file and add an NFS entry.

For example:

[root@localhost ~]# cat /etc/exports

/nfs_share *(rw,fsid=0,insecure,sync,no_root_squash,no_subtree_check)

2. Save the configuration file and restart the NFS service.

Configuring CIFS servers

To configure an CIFS server, perform the following tasks:

1. Right-click the folder that you want to configure as CIFS share and select Properties > Sharing.

2. Click the Advanced Sharing tab and select Share this folder.

3. Click the Permissions tab.

4. Click Add to add names of the users for whom you want to provide access to the CIFS share.

5. Type the names and click OK.

6. In the Permissions section under Allow column, select Full Control.

Now the selected folder is shared over network and it can be accessed over CIFS protocol by using the

\\<ip address>\share_name folder path.

NOTE:

Lifecycle Controller does not support CIFS message signing feature. Therefore, you must disable the Digitally

sign communications (always) option.

Disabling the Digitally sign communications option

To disable the Digitally sign communications (always) option, perform the following tasks:

1. Open Control Panel and select Administrative Tools.

2. Click Local Security Policy.

3. On the left navigation pane, expand the Local Policies option and select Security Options.

4. Double-click the Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) option.

5. Select Disabled and click OK.

Configure