User's Manual

Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2
1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................7
What Is New In This Release...................................................................................................................................7
Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site.........................................................................................................7
Other Documents You May Need.............................................................................................................................8
2 Updating Dell Repository Manager..........................................................................................9
Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch.........................................................................................................9
Updating Dell Repository Manager Using The Application Settings........................................................................9
Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater..................................................................................10
3 System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager ..........................11
Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager.....................................................................................11
Hardware Requirements..................................................................................................................................11
Software Requirements...................................................................................................................................11
Supported Dell Systems For Exported Repositories And Bundles.........................................................................12
Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager....................................................................................................................12
Repairing Dell Repository Manager........................................................................................................................12
4 User Scenarios..........................................................................................................................13
Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive).................................................................................13
Search Dell Support Site And Schedule Automatic Search...................................................................................15
Creating Bootable CD or USB Keys For Updates....................................................................................................17
Launching DRM Using Command Line Options......................................................................................................17
Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials......................................................................17
Creating An Update Repository Using Dell Management Plug-In For VMware vCenter.......................................18
Using Dell Repository Manager To Update Or Save SUU And Bootable ISO Plug-Ins..........................................19
Updating A Local Repository..................................................................................................................................20
5 Using The Dell Repository Manager......................................................................................21
Configuring Settings For The Dell Repository Manager.........................................................................................21
Configuring Source Repository........................................................................................................................22
Configuring Default Proxy Settings..................................................................................................................22
Configuring Plug-In Update Check And Settings.............................................................................................22
Configuring FileStore Settings..........................................................................................................................23
Creating A Customized Repository.........................................................................................................................23