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Using Dell Repository Manager

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) is an effective Microsoft Windows-based application that simplifies

change management tasks. It helps to maintain Dell systems with the latest BIOS, firmware, drivers,

and applications. It operates in server and client modes, obtaining updates for both Dell systems and

client systems. The client mode of DRM manages the Dell catalog for client systems that contains the

set of updates for supported Dell client systems running Windows operating system.

You can use access the repositories created using DRM from Lifecycle Controller.

Saving the Repository Using DRM

You can create a repository using any of the following options:

 Download the repository from Dell FTP server (ftp.dell.com)

 SUU DVD.

For more information on managing repositories, see Dell Repository Manager User’s Guide.

To save the created repository for using through Lifecycle Controller:

1. Click Floppy and from the save repository dialog box, select Save full repository.

2. Click Browse and provide the destination location (USB flash drive, Network Share, or local FTP)

for saving the repository.

3. Click Save to save the repository in the specified location.

To use the created repository, see the following sections:

 Using FTP Server

 Using a Local Drive

 Using a Network Share (CIFS or NFS)

For more information on Dell Repository Manager, its features, and usage see:

 support.dell.com/support/edocs/SOFTWARE/smdrm

 delltechcenter.com/page/Repository+Manager