User's Manual
Creating A Customized Repository
To create a new repository:
1. On the My Repositories tab, click New → Customize Repository.
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 — You can import the bundle(s) and components from the source repository into the
repositories you create. The Source Repository option can be set to the Dell online repository or any other
local repository. For more information on setting the Source Repository see Configuring Source Repository.
– 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.
NOTE:
The Browse button becomes active only if Yes is selected.
7. Click Browse to navigate the location where you have stored the inventory.
The Inventory file Schema Validation window shows validation result.
8. Select one of the following options you want to include in the repository:
– Latest updates for all devices — The available updates for existing and outdated devices are added to the
repository.
– Latest updates for only out-of-date devices — Only the latest updates for all outdated devices are added to
the repository.
9. Click Next.
The Summary window is displayed. Select the options you want to include in the repository:
– Windows x32 Bundles and Components
– Windows x64 Bundles and Components
NOTE: You are directed to , step 23 to create the repository.
The Please wait... dialog box appears while creating the new repository.
10. If you are selecting at step 6 to create a repository without using an inventory file, Click Next.
The Select Brand window is displayed.
11. 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:
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