User's Manual

The Create Repository window is displayed.
2. Type the Name: and Description:.
3. Click Next.
The Base Repository window is displayed.
NOTE: Click Cancel at any time to exit without creating a new repository.
4. Select a source for the repository.
The options available are:
– Source Repository — Imports the default repository. This option is enabled only if you have access to the
Internet. You can import the bundle(s) and components from this repository into the repositories you create.
– My Repositories — Allows you to select an existing repository as the base repository.
5. Click Next.
The Generic Inventory window is displayed.
6. Under Do you wish to load an inventory file? select any of the following options:
– Yes — Allows you to select an inventory file.
– No — Allows you to create a repository without using an inventory file.
7. Click Browse to navigate the location where you have stored the inventory.
NOTE: In case you are using Generic Inventory, you are directed to the Summary window, step 24.
The Please wait... dialog box appears while creating the new repository.
8. Click Next.
The Select Brand window is displayed.
9. Select the desired system type (Server, Storage) and the brands (PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault) for the
repository.
If you select Server, select PowerEdge, you have the option to select one or more from the following options:
– Rack — Includes Dell system models of the rack mount or monolithic type of form factor.
– Blade — Includes Dell system models of the blade chassis or modular type of form factor.
– Tower — Includes Dell system models of the tower or monolithic type of form factor.
If you select Storage, you can select one or more from the following options:
– EqualLogic
– PowerVault
10. Click Next.
The Select OS window is displayed.
11. Select the operating system(s) to include the corresponding components in the repository.
The available options are:
– All Operating Systems — Allows you to select component(s) pertaining to all the system running Windows
and Linux operating systems supported by Dell Repository Manager, and the components that are
independent of any operating system.
– Windows — Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the systems running the Windows operating
systems supported by Dell Repository Manager.
– Linux — Allows to select component(s) pertaining to the systems running the Linux operating systems
supported by Dell Repository Manager.
– OS Independent — Allows to select component(s) that are independent of an operating system.
12. Click Next.
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