Owner's Manual

– 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.

• Tower - Includes Dell system models of the tower or monolithic type of form factor.

• Blade chassis - Includes Dell system models of the blade chassis or modular type of form factor.

Selecting Operating Systems

You can select one or more operating systems for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window.

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.

• Other - Allows to select component(s) that are independent of an operating system.

Selecting System Models

You can select a system model for the repository you want to create, in the Create Repository window.

Select one of the following options:

• Include All — Includes Dell Update Packages (DUPs) for all available systems based on the form factor and

operating system you selected, in your repository. For example, if you selected Tower as the form factor,

selecting Include All includes DUPs of all the Dell tower system(s) in the repository.

• Select Model(s) — Displays all the available systems based on the form factor and operating system you

selected. You can select individual or multiple systems as required from the list box. For example, if you select

Tower as the form factor, selecting Select Model(s) displays all the Dell tower systems. You can then choose the

tower system(s) whose DUPs you want to include in the repository.

Selecting Bundles

A bundle is a collection of DUPs that contain information about related components to be updated for that system.

Select one of the following to add a bundle to the repository you want to create:

• ONLY include most recent and custom bundle(s) — Includes recently released bundle(s) in the repository.

• Select Bundle(s) — Allows to select bundle(s) from the list displayed.

Creating An Update Repository For Dell OpenManage Essentials

To create an update repository for Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME):

1. Launch Repository Manager in Data Center Version.

2. On the My Repositories tab, click New → Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) inventory...

3. Select Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) inventory .

4. Type the Name: and Description: , and click Next.