Dell Repository Manager Business Client Version 1.
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................7 What Is New In This Release...................................................................................................................................7 Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site........................
Opening From My Repositories........................................................................................................................23 Deleting From My Repositories........................................................................................................................23 Refreshing From My Repositories....................................................................................................................24 Deleting A Repository......................................
When I select Schedule Automatic Search, there is a pop-window that appears with the following message: Dell Repository Manager Fatal UI, Error: Dell Repository Manager has encountered an error............40 If I export a bundle using Export to light weight deployment scripts, am I going to re-download the DUPs which are already in my system? ..........................................................................................................................
Overview 1 The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) ensures that the Dell systems are up-to-date with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware, and software. DRM allows you to: • Create repositories of customized component(s) and updates. • Create groups of related updates for systems running the Microsoft Windows operating system • Generate comparison reports and update baselines of custom repositories The customized repositories are made up of Dell Update Packages (DUPs).
NOTE: You can also directly access the documents using the following links: • For Enterprise System Management documents — dell.com/openmanagemanuals • For Remote Enterprise System Management documents — dell.com/esmmanuals • For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools • For Client System Management documents — dell.com/OMConnectionsClient • For OpenManage Connections Enterprise systems management documents — dell.
Updating Dell Repository Manager 2 You can update the Dell Repository Manager to the latest available version using the following methods: • Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch • Updating Dell Repository Manager Using The Application Settings • Updating Dell Repository Manager Using Updater Updating Dell Repository Manager At Launch 1. Launch the Dell Repository Manager. The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com.
Updating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater 1. Click Start → All Programs → Dell Repository Manager v folder. Where x.x is the version number of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system. NOTE: For Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012, a shortcut key is available for Dell Repository Manager, once you press the Start button. 2. Select the Dell Repository Manager Updater option.
System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager 3 This chapter lists the systems requirements and procedures to uninstall DRM. Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the DRM.
Requirement Details NOTE: The Dell 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 Dell 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.
User Scenarios 4 This section describes the various features of the Dell Repository Manager (DRM) and the user scenarios. Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive) DRM 1.6 onwards, the configurable FileStore feature helps the user to save disk space on the System Hard Disk. The default file location for the FileStore is C:\Users\\AppData\Local\RepositoryManager\FileStore. However, the FileStore can be moved to a different location after DRM is installed on the system.
The following flow chart describes the process in detail.
Search Dell Support Site And Schedule Automatic Search Searching for updates in support site is a manual process, eventually you can search updates for only one system at a time. Using DRM 1.6, you can search the Dell Support Site for the latest catalog file and also the Dell Update Packages (DUPs). The purpose of using DRM is to search for updates for multiple systems at a time, so that all the relevant updates can be downloaded in the respective systems. Some of the systems have Non DUP updates.
The following flowchart describes the process of searching the support site: 16
Launching DRM Using Command Line Options Navigate to the location where DRM is installed in the system. By default, DRM is installed at c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager v1.6.0. Run the Dell Repository Manager using the following command: • RepositoryManager.exe -client — Launches the application in Business Client version.
NOTE: Newer Versions, Changed Files, Obsolete Files and Other Files in Source screens provide further details on DPUs that can be installed to update the repository. You can see a list of the DUPs once you select any system in the left pane. 4. You can select All or any specific DUP to update that local repository from the Newer Versions, Changed Files, Obsolete Files and Other Files in Source screens. 5. Click Update. The Bundle Disclaimer window appears with the list of the Dell Recommended bundles.
Using Dell Repository Manager 5 You can perform the following tasks in the Client mode: • Work with 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 • Search Dell Support Site • Scheduling Automatic Search Related Topics • Working With My Repository • Importi
Configuring Source Repository To configure a default repository: 1. On the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Application. 2. In the Settings menu, click the Source Repository option. 3. In the Source Repository window, select one of the following as the default repository: – Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com) NOTE: When a new catalog file is available from dell, the New Catalog Available notification appears on the menu bar. You can import the latest catalog file using this notification.
NOTE: The Used Size: field provides the details of the FileStore size. The Available: field provides the details of the available blank space of the system (by default DRM creates the FileStore at C) drive. The Use Default button is enabled when another location is selected for the FileStore. 4. Click Ok to move the FileStore, or click Cancel to exit without making any changes. If you select Ok, a warning appears for further confirmation.
– Source Repository — Imports the default repository. This option is enabled only if you have access to the Internet. You can import the components from this repository into the repositories you create. – Local Repositories — Selects an existing repository as a base repository. You can save a local repository as a catalog.cab or catalog.xml file. 4. Click Next. The Select Brand window is displayed. 5. You can select one or more desired brands for the repository you are creating.
The name of the empty repository appears in the following format: Repository You can add component(s) to the empty repository. Working With My Repositories The My Repositories screen displays the list of available repositories. You can control and perform various tasks using the New, Open, Delete, and Refresh options available on the screen. You can also compare repositories using Run a Comparison once a repository is open.
Refreshing From My Repositories You can use the Refresh option to refresh the list of repositories that appear in the My Repositories screen, observe the changes to the components or bundles. Refresh is also used to refresh the table to find the repositories that are added by the Automatic Search Update option. Deleting A Repository You can delete repositories you do not use from Dell Repository Manager. To delete a repository: 1. On the My Repositories tab select the repository, and click Delete.
a) Under, Advanced... select Change the base location in catalog XML to change the base location of the catalog file. The two options listed under the Change the base location in catalog XML become active. b) Select one of the following: 7. * ftp.dell.com — Allows you to save the catalog file to the default FTP location. * Empty field — Allows you to type the new location where you want to save the catalog file. Click Generate report, if you want to view the report of the saved catalog file.
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. Select the check box corresponding to the files you want to remove and click Update. Other Files in Source Click to view new files in the source repository.
3. Start UNetBootIn and select the Diskimage option. 4. Click […] adjacent to the ISO drop-down and navigate to the ISO created by Dell Repository Manager. 5. Ensure that the type setting is equal to USB drive and the location where you want to download the USB key displays in the drive drop-down. 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.
3. – Dell update package format – Unassigned components in the repository Click Cancel to exit the Repository Properties window. Working With Components Components are also known as Dell Update Packages (DUPs). They are used for updating the Basic Input Output System (BIOS), firmware, and drivers on specific platforms. The list of components you add appear in the Components tab.
Downloading Components You can download one or multiple components to the local drives on the system. To download components: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, click Open. 2. In the Components tab, select the component you want to download, and click Download File. The Browse For Folder window displayed. 3. In the Browse For Folder window navigate to where you want to save these components before adding them to another bundle or repository, and Click OK.
Viewing Component Properties You can view properties of components on the Components tab. To view component properties: 1. On the My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and click Open. 2. On the Components tab, select the component to view its properties. 3. Click Properties. The Components Properties window is displayed listing the information about the component selected. 4. Click Close to return to the repository. Deleting Components You can delete components from a repository.
• Supported Devices • Release Date • PCI Device Info — Peripheral Components Interconnect (PCI) Filter Properties The filter properties table lists the properties of the filters that user can base for search on: Property Description Keyword Search Filters components based on the text you enter. For example, if you enter Latitude, Dell Repository Manager displays all the latest repositories and components applicable to the Latitude systems.
• • • Operating System All: Displays all the components in the selected repository irrespective of the component version. Most Recent: Displays the most recent version of the component in the selected repository. Contains: Displays all the components whose version contain the text you entered. For example, if you entered A01. Dell Repository Manager displays all the components whose version is A01. Filters components based on the file format.
3. Select and expand the filter option(s) listed under Filter Components by: . Refer Filter Properties to analyze the details of each filter before you use them for your customized filter. 4. Once you have finalized the filter properties for your customized filter, click Save... to save your search and use it in the future. The Save Filter window is displayed. 5. Type a Name: and Description: for your filter. 6. Click Save. The following message is displayed: Search Filter Saved....
Removing Jobs In The Jobs Queue Select the job from the Jobs Queue, and click Remove to delete that particular job. NOTE: You must first Stop a job and only then it can be Removed from the queue. This only applies if that particular job is running at the time. If the job is in the queue, it can be removed without stopping it first. You can select multiple jobs together and remove them from the Jobs Queue.
The Automatic Search window is displayed. 2. Under Search Method , select the Brand option and select the type of device. 3. Under Models: select the desired model and click Add >. Repeat step 3 to add more models to the selected items list. The model(s) selected are displayed on the right. NOTE: The Service Tag option allows you to search a device based on the Service Tag provided. NOTE: To remove a model from the selected items, select the model from the Selected: box and click Remove.
NOTE: The Service Tag option allows you to search a device based on the Service Tag provided. NOTE: To remove a model from the selected items, select the model from the Selected: box and click Remove. Repeat the step, if you want to remove more models from the selected items. 4. Under Search Options (File Format), select one of the following options: – Dell Update Packages — This is the default option. You can import all the DUPs to the local repository when you use the default option. – 5.
A Support file export job has been submitted to the Jobs Queue. 11. Click OK to close the window. Filter Updates You can use the following filters in the Dell Repository Manager: OS Type • Allows you to filter the search based on the operating system selected. The options available are Windows and Linux. Criticality • Filters the component(s) based on the criticality of the update. The available options are Recommended, Urgent, and Optional.
Frequently Asked Questions 6 This section lists some frequently asked questions about the Dell Repository Manager. Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located? Dell Repository Manager creates two log files at runtime: • DellRepositoryManager_Server.svclog — Data Center Version • DellRepositoryManager_Client.svclog — Business Client Version The log file is located in C:\Users\\AppData\ Local\RepositoryManager\Log. I see an update present in dell.
Why would I use the Dell Repository Manager to create the catalog that LifeCycle Controller uses, instead of just using the catalog on the Server Update Utility (SUU)? Since, SUU supports Dell systems from Dell PowerEdge 8th generation systems to the most current systems, the catalog size on SUU is greater (over 7 GB), than the catalog size on the Dell Repository Manager.
