Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell Repository Manager Version 1.8 Troubleshooting Guide
- Overview
- User Scenarios
- Creating Repository with M1000e Chassis Inventory
- Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive)
- Searching The Dell Support Site For Updates
- Export Updates To Lightweight Deployment Package
- Updating The Local Repository
- Creating Bootable CD or USB Keys For Updates
- Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials
- Launching DRM Using Command Line Options
- Launching DRM Using Command Line Options From Client
- Creating An Update Repository Using Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter inventory
- Using Repository Manager in Client Mode to Create and Manage Components
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located?
- I see an update present in dell.com/support but when I install the repository from ftp.dell.com using the Dell Repository Manager, I do not see that update.
- How do I view the unassigned components in a repository?
- How do I edit the search criteria of the filter that I created?
- Can the Dell Repository Manager be run through a Proxy Server?
- Why should 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)?
- When I select Schedule Automatic Search, there is a pop-window that appears with the following message: .
- 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?
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User Scenarios
This section describes the various features of the Dell Repository Manager (DRM) and the user scenarios.
• Creating Generic Repository
• Creating Repository with M1000e Chassis Inventory
• Using FileStore Save Disk Space In System Drive (C: Drive)
• Searching The Dell Support Site For Updates
• Export Updates To Lightweight Deployment Package
• Updating The Local Repository
• Creating Bootable CD or USB Keys For Updates
• Launching DRM Using Command Line Options
• Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials
• Creating An Update Repository Using Dell Management Plug-In For VMware vCenter
Creating Repository with M1000e Chassis Inventory
Starting DRM 1.8, you can create a new repository using M1000e chassis inventory. You can choose the
repository (Dell Online Catalog, Local Source Repository, or any Custom Repository) which you wish to
use as a Base repository. You have the option to include additional components in the M1000e
repository using DRM. For more information, see
Dell Repository Manager Data Center User’s Guide
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