Dell Repository Manager Version 1.
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................7 What Is New In This Release...................................................................................................................................7 Updating Repository Manager.......................................
3 Upgrading And Uninstalling Repository Manager...............................................................21 Prerequisites For Installing Dell Repository Manager............................................................................................21 Hardware Requirements..................................................................................................................................21 Software Requirements.............................................................................
Exporting Bundles............................................................................................................................................39 Selecting A Destination For Bundle Exports....................................................................................................39 Exporting To Light Weight Deployment Scripts...............................................................................................40 Exporting As A Server Update Utility (SUU).......................
Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................59 Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located?................................................................................59 I see an update present in www.dell.com/support but when I load the repository from ftp.dell.com using Dell Repository Manager, I do not see that update.........................................................................................
Overview 1 The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) allows you to: • Create repositories of customized bundles and updates • Create groups of related updates for systems running Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems • Generate comparison reports and establish update baselines of custom repositories The customized bundles and repositories are made up of Dell Update Packages (DUPs) based on the supported operating systems, update types, form factor, and line of business.
• Support for centralized data management for customized repositories in the user’s system. • New method to obtain an inventory data from Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) v1.1 remotely. • Experience the numerous advantages of performing update management tasks in a new and improved graphical user interface. NOTE: Repository Manager can only be installed on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
3. – location where the new version is available – version number of the release notes Click Update to install the latest version of the Repository Manager on the system. NOTE: The user can still use the RMUpdater.exe by navigating to its location here in Server 2012 (running with the core mode) : c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager v.(x)\RMUpdater.exe .
You can also download the Deployment Media plug-in from this window. The Deployment Media plug-ins enables the Repository Manager to generate new bootable ISOs. With Linux DUPs, this bootable ISO updates the pre-OS BIOS and firmware. To configure the plug-in notification settings: 1. On the Repository Manager screen, click Application → Settings . 2. On the Settings window, click Plug-in Update Check and Setting. 3. On the Repository Manager Plug-ins window, click the Settings..
Configuring Dell Repository Manager Update 1. On the Repository Manager, click Applications → Settings. 2. On the Settings window, click Dell Repository Manager Update option. The Dell Repository Manager Update Manager window displays the following information: 3. – Current Installed Version — current version of the Repository Manager. – New Version — latest available version of the Repository Manager if any. – Release Date — release date of the latest version of the Repository Manager.
NOTE: This option is disabled until you select a particular repository. Deleting from My Repositories 1. Check for any open jobs in the Jobs Queue related to the repository that you want to delete. Wait till the job completes or else Stop and Remove that job from the Jobs Queue before deleting. 2. Select the repository from the My Repositories list and click Delete. 3. Click Yes to confirm.
– Start: — You can set the date and time for the automatic search – Schedule — You can set the frequency of the schedule – Security Options— You can set the type of security Once all of the tabs have been completed, the Save button becomes active. 11. Click the Save button to complete the process. A Task Creation pop-up is displayed, click Yes to close it. An Automatic Search widow is displayed confirming the task has been created successfully. Click OK to close. it.
Criticality • Filters the component(s) based on the criticality of the update. The available options are Recommended, Urgent, Optional. For example, if you select Urgent, Repository Manager displays all the components that you require to update the system immediately. Update Type • Filters the component(s) based on the type of components. The available options are BIOS, Firmwares, Driver, Application, and Utilities.
User Scenarios 2 This chapter describes the various features of Dell Repository Manager (DRM) and the user scenarios. Launching Repository Manager Using Command Line Options Navigate to the location where Repository Manager is installed. NOTE: By default, Repository Manager is installed at c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager v1.5.XX. To launch the Repository Manager, use any one of the following commands: • Dell.DRM.UI.exe — to launch the application in Data Center Version. • Dell.DRM.
Creating A Custom Repository For Dell OpenManage Essentials To create a local repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials: 1. Launch Repository Manager in Data Center Version. 2. On the My Repositories tab, on the New drop down menu. 3. Select Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) inventory... 4. Enter a Name: and Description: for the repository, click Next. 5. Select the My Repositories or the Source Repository option and click Next. 6. The Create Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials window opens.
NOTE: The Getting inventory from Dell Management Appliance window appears. 9. Once it's confirmed that the Host is available, input the Registered vCenter Server IP or Host, the vCenter Server Usesrname, and the vCenter Server Password. Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit without making changes. NOTE: The Getting inventory from Dell Management Appliance window appears. There may be a Security Warning if the certificate has issues. Click Yes to continue or Cancel to exit without making changes. 10.
Using Repository Manager To Create And Manage A Business Client type Of Repository 1. Launch Repository Manager in Business Client Version. 2. On the My Repositories tab, select the specific repository, and click Open. You can manage the loaded repository in the following ways: – Compare and update the repository against another repository or the Source. – Save the repository. – Edit or go back to the My Repository tab and Delete it from there.
– Importing A Legacy Repository – Creating Filters – Managing Filters Using Repository Manager To Update Or Save SUU And Deployment Media Plug-Ins 1. Create or import a new repository or open an existing repository. 2. Select the bundles to be exported to the Server Update Utility (SUU) or Deployment Media. 3. Click Export. . 4. On the Export Bundle(s) window, click Next to begin or Cancel to exit without making changes. 5.
3 Upgrading And Uninstalling Repository Manager This chapter lists the prerequisites and procedures to upgrade, modify, repair, and uninstall Dell Repository Manager (DRM). Prerequisites For Installing Dell Repository Manager This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the Dell Repository Manager (DRM). Hardware Requirements Table 1.
Requirement Details • • Russian Portuguese NOTE: The Repository Manager user interface is displayed only in English irrespective of the language of the operating system on which it is installed. NOTE: Internet connectivity and DVD burning software are optional requirements. You can use the Repository Manager for local repositories, without Internet connectivity. The DVD burning software is required only for functions such as burning a custom Server Update Utility DVD or a bootable Linux CD.
Using Repository Manager With Data Center Version 4 You can perform the following tasks in the Data Center Version: • Import Legacy repositories • Update repositories • Export Catalog • Export repositories • Edit repositories • Modify repository • Work with bundles • Work with components • Search your repository based on filters and search criteria you specify • Work with jobs queue Related Topics • Working With My Repositories • Importing A Legacy Repository • Run A Comparison •
– Customize Repository - Allows you to create a new repository by selecting a source for the repository. – Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) inventory... - Allows you to create a new repository by using the inventory data generated by the Dell OpenManage Essentials. – Dell System Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter inventory - Allows you to create a new repository by using inventory data generated by the Dell Management plug-in for VMware vCenter.
10. Click Next. 11. In the Select Models window, the system models are displayed based on the form factor you select. Select Models shows the following options: – Include All — includes all the available Systems. – Select Model(s) — provides the option to choose specific systems from the list of all. 12. Click Next. 13. In the Select Bundles window, select the bundle(s) you want to include in the repository.
– Local Repositories - Selects an existing repository as a base repository. Selecting Form Factors You can select a form factor for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window. The system models are displayed based on the form factor you select. For example, if you select Tower, all system models pertaining to tower systems are displayed. Select one of the following options: • Rack mount - Includes Dell system models of the rack mount or monolithic type of form factor.
NOTE: Click Cancel at any time to exit without saving. The Create Repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials window appears. 5. Select My Repositories or Source Repository. If you select My Repositories, all of the existing repositories get activated in the window below the Local repositories option. Select the one you want to use and click Next. 6. Select Yes for the Use inventory data from Dell OpenManage Essentials option.
NOTE: You may get a Security Warning message is the certificate is out of date. Click Accept if the source is trusted. 10. You are returned to the Create Repository for Dell Mgmt plug-in for VMware cVenter window.
3. Select the Empty (no inventory) option. The name of the empty repository appears in the following format: Repository You can add component(s) to the empty repository.
b) The other option is to Import the catalog reference file and download the actual update files contained within it. 4. Click Import. A pop-up informs the user that a job has been sent to the jobs queue. Click OK to close it. You can view the component(s) in this repository on the Components tab. Run A Comparison You can compare the repositories you created or imported with other available repositories or the Source to view the differences and update the destination repository.
8. The Update Repository Window table lists the options in the Update Repository window: The destination repository is updated with the latest versions of the updates available in the source repository. The update report for the selected repositories appears in the Repository Update Report window. NOTE: In case the users do not want to view the report, keep the check box unchecked.
If the selected components are assigned to any bundle or bundle(s) in the in the repository, the following message is displayed: The selected componet is part of a bundle. Are you sure you want to permanently delete the selected component from this repository? c) Cancel - Exit the Delete Component(s) window. 3. Click Ok to proceed. NOTE: Delete Task deletes the component from the repository and the database. Please Wait... dialog box appears while optimizing the database.
Viewing Properties Of A Repository To view the properties of a repository: 1. On the Repository Manager screen, select the repository from the list of available repositories listed on the My Repositories tab, select the one you wish to view the properties. 2. Click Open to view the repository. 3. Click the Propertiestab. The Repository Properties window displays. The details displayed comprises: 4.
Working With Bundles A bundle is a collection of Dell Update Packages (DUPs), called components, that are related to a certain platform, for example, PowerEdge R410 and operating system, for example, Microsoft Windows 2008. You can use Repository Manager to: • Create or import and customize bundle(s). • Clone existing bundle(s). • Compare bundle(s).
Select one of the following options: * All Operating Systems - Allows to select component(s) pertaining to all the Windows and Linux operating systems supported by Repository Manager, and the components that are independent of an operating system. * Windows - Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the Windows operating systems supported by Repository Manager. * Linux - Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the Linux operating systems supported by Repository Manager.
Creating Custom Bundles You can create a custom bundle, and then import components to that bundle. To create a bundle: 1. Open the repository in which you want to create the custom bundle, or create a new repository. 2. Click the Bundles tab. 3. Click Add. 4. In the Import Bundle(s) window, click Next. 5. In the Import Options window, click Manually create a bundle. Click Next. 6. In the Name and Version window, enter a name and version for the bundle.
Click Next. 7. In the Select Form Factor window, select the form factor of the systems associated with the bundle you want to import, and click Next. For example, if you want to import the bundle for a tower system, select Tower. 8. In the Select Operating System(s) window, select one of the following, and click Next. 9. – All Operating Systems — Select components pertaining to all the Windows and Linux operating systems supported by Repository Manager. – Windows — Select DUPs applicable to Windows.
NOTE: You can edit the New Name field as well as the Version field. 6. Click OK. NOTE: The new bundle appears in the bundle list once it is cloned. Comparing Bundles You can compare bundle(s), view and compare the DUPs that have changed in the bundle(s) you selected. To compare bundle(s): 1. On My Repositories select the desired repository, click Open. 2. On the Bundles tab select the bundle you want to compare. This is the base bundle. 3. Click Compare. 4.
Exporting Bundles You can export a bundle to an existing repository, export to a new repository, or you can export it as RAW Driver Packs (Using Windows Bundle), light weight deployment scripts, Deployment Media (using Linux Bundle), or as an SUU and use it to update applicable systems.
Windows in the .bat format and Linux in the .sh format. You can then run the .bat and .sh scripts on Microsoft Windows and Linux systems respectively. When a deployment folder is created, a new Readme.html is added. The Readme file describes what the deployment kit contains, like supported platforms, operating system, and information about components. NOTE: You can edit these scripts to add or remove components of you choice.
The Export Summary window displays with the names of the selected bundles and the export destination properties. 9. Click OK on the pop-up informing you that the job has been sent to the Jobs Queue. Exporting As A Server Update Utility (SUU) You can export a selected Dell recommended or a custom bundle as a fully functional SUU. To export a Dell recommended or a custom bundle as a fully functional SUU: 1. Open a repository from My Repositories or import a repository, click Open. 2.
To customize the script for deployment: 1. On the My Repositories tab select the specific repository, click Open. 2. Click the Bundles tab. 3. Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s), and click Export. 4. In the Export Bundle(s) window, click Next. 5. In the Export Destination window, select Deployment Media (Using Linux Bundles), and click Next. NOTE: The Deployment Media (Using Linux Bundles) option is enabled only for Linux bundle(s). 6.
6. Click OK to start the USB writing. 7. After the USB key writing is complete, insert the USB Key into a USB port on the system you want to upgrade. 8. Press . The boot menu is displayed. 9. Select the USB key as the boot target. 10. Select option 1 in the UNetBootIn menu’s boot menu to proceed with the component updates. Downloading SUU And Deployment Media Plugins You can check updates for the Deployment Media/SUU plug-in packages for bundle(s).
To create a bundle for a component: 1. In the Components tab, select the component(s) for which you want to create a bundle. 2. Click New Bundle. 3. Enter the name and version of the bundle. By default, the name of the bundle is New Bundle (Windows) and the version number, 1.0. 4. Select an operating system (OS Type) for the bundle and click Next. By default, the Windows OS Type is selected. 5. In the Select Operating System window, the Default is Select all Operating Systems.
To delete components: 1. On the My Repositories select the desired repository, click Open. 2. On the Components tab select the component you want to delete, and click Delete. Select one of the three following options: a) Delete from Bundle(s) — by choosing this option, you can delete the component only from the bundle. b) Delete from Repository — by choosing this option, you can delete the component from the corresponding Repository.
If any errors or warnings occur during the copy of components, click Errors/Warnings to view the details in the Errors and Warnings window. Selecting A Destination For Component Copied You can select an export destination for the components, in the Copy Destination window. Select one of the following options: • Copy component(s) into an Existing Repository - Exports component(s) to an existing repository. Select the repository to export the components.
• PCI Device Info • Driver Packs Creating Filters To create a filter: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select a repository for which you want to search the bundle(s) and components. Click Open. The bundle(s) and components for that repository are displayed under their specific tabs. 2. There are no filters to select from until you have created and saved them. Once you have gone through the process of saving them, then they appear here in the drop down list.
For example, if you select Windows, Repository Manager displays the bundle(s) applicable to the update of the Windows operating system. If you select Others, OS-independent or generic bundle(s). The option, Others, displays the list of operating systems if the deployment type differs from the target BIOS and firmware. For Components, the available options are All, Windows-DUP, Linux-DUP and Non-DUP.
Managing Filters The drop-down list on the left side of Repository Manager displays the filters that you created and saved. To view a summary of the all existing filters, click the Manage button to the left of the Save button at the bottom of the filter section. The Manage Filters window displays the following button options: • Properties — Edit the name and description of a selected filter. • Delete — Delete the selected filter. • Close — Close the Manage Filters window.
Jobs Queue Details 1. Use the check box next to the desired job from the Jobs Queue and click Details to see the Job Execution Details. 2. Click Report tab to see the Job Details. This window shows information on the Job Name, Repository, Job Status, Job Result, Download Path, and the information on the Files failed to download. 3. Click Log tab to see the timing details. 4. Click Close.
5 Using Repository Manager With Business Client Version You can perform the following tasks in the Client mode: • Work with My Repositories • Import repositories • Edit or delete repositories • Work with components • Modify repository • Export catalog • Search your repository based on filters and search criteria you specify • Export components to new and existing repositories • Work with jobs queue Related Topics • Working With My Repository • Importing A Legacy Repository • Editing
1. Launch Repository Manager. 2. On the My Repositories tab, click the New option from the drop down menu and select the Customize Repository option. The Create Repository window displays. 3. Enter the Name: and Description: and click Next. Or click Cancel at any time to exit without making changes. 4. In the Create Repository window, select a source for the repository. Select one of the options: – 5. Source Repository - Imports the default repository.
1. Launch Repository Manager. 2. On the My Repositories tab, click New. 3. Select the Empty (no inventory) option. The name of the empty repository appears in the following format: Repository You can add component(s) to the empty repository. Importing A Legacy Repository 1. Launch Repository Manager. 2. Click My Repositories and on the top right corner , click Import Legacy Repository. 3.
Changed Files Click to view any component files whose hash values are different in the destination and source repositories. Select the check box corresponding to the files you want to update in the destination repository and click Update. Obsolete Files Click to view the files that exist in the destination repository but, not in the source repository. Select the check box corresponding to the system from which you want to remove the files. The file names appear on the right-hand side.
Viewing The Size Of Components In the Components tab, you can view the size of all the components you select in the repository, at the top of the components list. The size is displayed in MB or GB. You can also view the size of individual components in the Size column, in the components list. Adding Components You can add components from repositories to the repository you select. Before you can add components, you must download them and save them to a specific location. To add components: 1.
4. Component Export screen appears, Click Next. 5. Select Export to Existing repository or New Repository to copy the components. 6. Select Existing Repository or provide Name and Description for the new repository. 7. Summary page shows the components being copied and the name of the repositories (existing or the new one). 8. Click Finish . 9. Please wait... screen appears with Cancel option. Click Cancel to exit without making changes. 10.
– Keyword Search- Filters component(s) based on the text you enter. For example, if you type PowerEdge R410, Repository Manager displays the latest repositories, and components applicable to the Dell PowerEdge R410 system. NOTE: You can enter only regular search syntax in this field. – Update Type - Filters component(s) based on the type of components. The available options are Drivers, Firmwares, BIOS, Applications, and Utilities.
6. Click Save . The following message is displayed. "Search Filter Saved" NOTE: You can access the saved search or filter from the drop-down list located above the Keyword Search field. 7. Click OK. Managing Filters For Business Client Version The drop-down list on the left side of Repository Manager displays the filters that you created and saved. To view a summary of the all existing filters, click the Manage button to the left of the Save button at the bottom of the filter section.
Frequently Asked Questions 6 This section lists some frequently asked questions about Dell Repository Manager. Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located? Dell Repository Manager creates two log files at runtime: • DellRepositoryManager_Server.svclog is for Data Center Version • DellRepositoryManager_Client.svclog is for Business Client Version The log file is located in (C):\Users\\AppData\ Local\RepositoryManager\Log I see an update present in www.dell.
Why would I use Dell Repository Manager to create the catalog that LifeCycle Controller uses, instead of just using the catalog on the SUU? The size of SUU is very large, over 7GB, while with Dell Repository Manager you can just select the systems you want to manage and create a smaller catalog (R710 = 729MB). SUU supports the Dell systems from 8G to the most current systems. With Dell Repository Manager you can select just the systems you want to manage thus, reducing the size of the file.
