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NOTE: If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the file name in the File

Path or Update package path box. However, if the catalog file is located in a sub-directory,

enter the sub-directory name (for example, subdirectory).

NOTE: If the catalog file or DUP is downloaded from ftp.dell.com, do not copy them into a

sub-directory.

NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path, and does not support special

characters such as :, *, ?, ", <, >, |, #, %, and ^ in folder names.

• Enable Settings — Select this option to enter the following details:

• Server — The server host name of the proxy server.

• Port — The port number of the proxy server.

• User Name — The user name required for authentication on the proxy server.

• Password — The password required for authentication on the proxy server.

• Type — The type of proxy server. HTTP and SOCKS 4 proxy types are supported by Lifecycle

Controller.

For more information, contact your system administrator or service provider.

Using Network Share

To use a shared folder over a network, select Network Share (CIFS or NFS) and enter the details provided

in the following table:

Table 3. Network Share Details

For CIFS For NFS

Share Name — Path to the shared folder where the DUPs or repository is located. For example, \

\192.168.20.26\sharename or \\servername\sharename.

Domain and User Name — Type the correct

domain and user name required to log on to the

network share. For example, login-

name@myDomain, and if there is no domain, type

only the login name. For example, login-name.

Password — Password to authenticate the user

name.

File PathorUpdate package path — Name of the DUP location or sub-directory, where the catalog is

stored.

NOTE: If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the file name in the File Path or

Update package path box. However, if the catalog file is located in a sub-directory, enter the sub-

directory name (for example, subdirectory).

NOTE: If the catalog file and DUP are downloaded from ftp.dell.com, do not copy them into a sub-

directory.

NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path, and does not support special

characters such as :, *, ?, ", <, >, |, #, %, and ^ in folder names.

Using Single Component DUPs

To use single component (Dell Update Packages) DUP, download the Dell Update Package (only .exe)

from the Dell FTP site (ftp.dell.com), and then copy from the Server Update Utility DVD, or from

support.dell.com to a local HDD or network share.