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– Name of the repository.

– Number of Bundle(s) and Component(s).

– Number of the additional component files.

NOTE: Ensure that the bundle(s) and components you add to the repository belong to the specified criteria.

Dell Repository Manager does not restrict you from adding components that do not belong to the specified

criteria into the repository.

24. Click Close to exit the repository created window.

Creating An Empty Repository

To create an empty repository:

1. In the Dell Repository Manager, click on the My Repositories → New → Empty (no inventory).

2. The new empty repository is created and added under the My Repositories tab.

The name of the empty repository appears in the following format:

Repository <number of the repository>

You can add bundle(s) and 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. During the installation, Dell Repository Manager creates a database in the

system.

Functionalities Of My Repositories

Create New repositories using any of the following options:

– Customize Repository — Allows you to create a new repository by selecting a source for the repository.

– Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) inventory — Allows you to create a new repository by using the

inventory data generated by the Dell OpenManage Essentials.

– Dell System Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter inventory — Allows you to create a new repository by using

inventory data generated by the Dell Management plug-in for VMware vCenter.

– Empty (no inventory) — Allows you to create an empty repository.

Opening From My Repositories

Select the check box next to the Repository from the My Repositories list and click Open. To view information on

Bundles and Components of a particular repository, you can select the respective repository tab once it is opened.

NOTE: The Open option is disabled until you select a particular repository.