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Running Dell Update Packages in
Embedded Linux
This section provides best practice procedures and scenarios for running Dell
Update Packages in the embedded Linux environment on supported Dell
systems.
The common scenarios for running Update Packages are:
Running Update Packages in Dell-Provided Embedded Linux
1 Obtain the required update packages from the Dell Server Updates DVD or
from the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com .
2 Save the update packages on a network share.
3 Mount the network share where you saved the update packages and run
the individual packages.
NOTE: See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Operating Systems User's Guide for
help on using Dell Update Packages and information on error codes.
Running Update Packages in Customized Embedded Linux
Before running update packages in your customized embedded Linux
environment, ensure that you meet the dependencies listed in Table 10-1.
Table 10-1. Dependencies for Dell Update Packages to Run in
Customized Embedded Linux
Update
Packages
Dependency Dependencies Available On
BIOS Instrumentation drivers
dell_rbu
/mnt/cdrom/tools
Kernel
ESM Instrumentation drivers /mnt/cdrom/tools