Users Guide

Test connection
Use Test Connection to verify if the location of the update source is reachable by using the credentials
mentioned while creating the update source.
You can create an update source, only after confirming that the catalog location is accessible through
the provided credentials.
Setting up local FTP
To set up your local FTP:
1. Create a folder structure in your local FTP that is an exact replica of the online FTP, ftp.dell.com.
2. Download the catalog.xml.gz file from online FTP and extract the files.
3. Open the catalog.xml file and change the baseLocation to your local FTP URL, and compress the file
with .gz extension.
For example, change the baseLocation from ftp.dell.com to ftp.yourdomain.com.
4. Place the catalog file and the DUP files in your local FTP folder replicating the same structure as in
ftp.dell.com.
Setting up local HTTP
To set up HTTP server on a local system, perform the following:
1. Create a folder structure in your local HTTP that is an exact replica of downloads.dell.com.
2. Download the catalog.xml.gz file from the online HTTP from the following location: http://
downloads.dell.com/catalog/catalog.xml.gz and extract the files.
3. Extract the catalog.xml file, and change the baseLocation to your local HTTP URL, and compress the
file with
.gz extension.
For example, change the baseLocation from downloads.dell.com to hostname.com.
4. Place the catalog file with the modified catalog file, and the DUP files in your local HTTP folder
replicating the same structure in downloads.dell.com.
Viewing update source
To view update source:
1. In DLCI for SC2012 VMM, click Maintenance Center.
2. In Maintenance Center, click Maintenance Settings, and then click Update Source.
Creating update source
Prerequisites:
• Based on the update source type, a Windows or an FTP credential profile is required.
• If you are creating a DRM update source, then ensure that DRM is installed and the Administrator roles
are configured.
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