Release Notes

Version
1.2
Release Date:
March 2016
Previous Version
1.1
Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for Microsoft System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager
(SC2012 VMM) is a software-based virtual appliance that simplifies operating system (OS) deployment,
Dell Servers’ hardware patching & Export/Import server profiles .By leveraging DLCI for SC2012 VMM’s
integration with remote deployment and firmware update features of the Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller, you can automate bare metal Dell servers’ discovery and
Dell servers’ hardware configuration.
Importance
RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it
applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides
new features that may/may not apply to your environment.
Platform(s) Affected
11th, 12th, and 13th generation of Rack and Modular Dell PowerEdge servers
What’s New
With DLCI 1.2 for SC2012 VMM, you can do the following:
 Update sources—support for Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) type of update source.
(downloads.dell.com)
 Test connection—validating the location of update source and the credentials before
creating the update source.
 Update groups—creation of custom update groups, group the servers for creating,
managing, and performing firmware updates on custom update groups.
 Polling and notifications—configure notifications to receive alerts when new catalogs are
available in update source.
 Protection vaults—create location to save system configuration profiles.(Import/Export
Server Profile Images)