Deployment Guide

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Upgrading DLCI for SC2012 VMM
After you install and setup DLCI for SC2012 VMM, if a service pack update is available for DLCI for SC2012
VMM, then by using this feature you can install the service pack update.
NOTE: If you are using an online FTP account, edit and add the proxy details for the default update
source and save it.
About service pack updates
Once DLCI for SC2012 VMM is released, it is required to share any critical defect fixes or feature additions
that are available as an upgrade or extension to the existing appliance.
• You can place the service pack files directly in any HTTP server and use the service pack files for
updates.
• You can incrementally apply these service packs; however, once applied you cannot roll them back.
• The service packs are cumulative, that is, the latest service pack has fixes from all the previous
releases.
The two types of service packs by DLCI for SC2012 VMM are:
• Appliance service packs
• Infrastructure service packs
Downloading appliance service packs and infrastructure
service packs
A prerequisite to download service packs from the digital entitlement site is that you require a valid
subscription.
The Infrastructure service packs are available for free.
To download the service packs:
1. Log in to the digital entitlement portal with this URL: dell.com/support/licensing/us/en/19/Lkm/
Index.
2. Select Available Software Downloads, and then select Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for
Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager and click View.
3. Download the service pack.
Prerequisites for service pack updates
Complete these prerequisites before you begin upgrade.
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