Dell Repository Manager Business Client Version 2.
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Contents 1 Overview................................................................................................................. 5 What Is New In This Release................................................................................................................. 5 Accessing documents from Dell support site...................................................................................... 5 Other Documents You May Need...........................................................................
Comparing And Updating Repositories..............................................................................................22 Editing A Repository............................................................................................................................ 23 Opening The Dell Online Catalog...................................................................................................... 24 Opening The Source Repository..................................................................
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.
– For Remote Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/esmmanuals – For OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents — dell.com/ OMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement – For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools – For Client Systems Management documents — dell.com/clientsystemsmanagement – For OpenManage Connections Client Systems Management documents — dell.com/ connectionsclientsystemsmanagement • From the Dell Support site: a. Go to 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 From Help • 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.
2. 2. New Version: 3. Release Date: 4. New Release Location: 5. Release Notes: • What’s New The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com. If a newer version is available, the application prompts you to install the same. NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system is out-of-date. You can click Skip to retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager.
NOTE: In systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit Operating Systems), you can start the update by running the RMUpdater.exe file at: c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager vx.x.x\RMUpdater.exe.
System Requirements And Uninstalling The Dell Repository Manager 3 This chapter lists the systems requirements and procedures to uninstall DRM. Related Topic • Hardware Requirements • Software Requirements • Optional Requirements • Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager • Repairing Repository Manager Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the DRM.
Requirement Details Supported Internationalized Operating Systems • • • • • • • • English French German Spanish Japanese Simplified Chinese Russian Portuguese 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. Optional Requirements Internet connectivity and DVD burning software are optional requirements. You can use the local repositories on DRM without Internet connectivity.
NOTE: If you click Cancel, a pop-up window is displayed. Click Yes to finish or No to return to the Ready to Repair the Program window. 5. Click Finish. The repaired Dell Repository Manager is installed on the system.
Using Dell Repository Manager 4 You can perform the following tasks in the Client mode: • Setting up a Source Catalog from the DRM Welcome Page • 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
To set up a source catalog: 1. Launch the Dell Repository Manager. 2. On the Welcome window, up-right corner click New Dell Online. You can populate the DRM database with the help of latest Dell Online Catalog. DRM dialog box is displayed. It may take few seconds before it proceed further. It displays the following status: • Reading Catalog • Writing data to database • Archiving files • Checking for any errors • You can click Cancel anytime, to exit without making any changes.
• 3. Release Notes — Displays the lists the changes made in the latest version of the Dell Repository Manager. Click Update to install the latest version of the Dell Repository Manager on the system. Or click Skip, and then click Close to continue using the current version of the Repository Manager installed on the system. NOTE: The Update button is enabled only if the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system is out-of-date.
NOTE: The proxy server settings you configure affect all outbound network traffic from the Dell Repository Manager. 3. Type the proxy server address and the server port in the Proxy Server Address: and Proxy Server Port: fields. 4. Click Apply to accept changes or click Cancel to exit without making changes. Configuring FileStore Settings The FileStore option helps you to save disk space on system (C:) drive. The configurable FileStore feature helps the user to save disk space on the System Hard Disk.
Configuring email Settings The Email Settings option helps you to configure DRM with pre-defined email addresses, which can be used to get an email notification when a new update is available for download. 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click Application → Settings → Email Settings. The Email Settings window is displayed. 2. Under Email Settings, select any one of the following: • SMTP • Microsoft Exchange NOTE: If you select the SMTP, provide the Sender Details and SMTP Options.
Configuring New Catalog Notification To configure catalog notification: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click Application → Settings → New Catalog Notification. The New Catalog Notification window is displayed. NOTE: To get automatic notification on the status of schedule search, configure and test the email settings before you proceed. 2. The Email Configuration window displays the details such as default e-mail address, e-mail type, and the server details.
6. Click Next. The Select Models window is displayed. 7. Select a system model(s) from the following options: • 8. Include All Model(s) supported by this repository — includes all the available Systems. • Select Model(s) — provides the option to choose specific system(s) from the list of all. Click Next. The Optional Components window is displayed. 9. Click Select Components to include additional files in the repository, if available.
Repository You can add components 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.
5. select an option other than ftp.dell.com as the base location, you must download all update packages defined in the catalog file. You can either download catalog from ftp.dell.com or from other customized location. Click Save. An Export Catalog window appears with the successfully saved message displaying the location where the catalog is saved. 6. If you want to generate report, select the check box corresponding to Generate report.
To view the component(s) in this repository, click My Repositories, select the imported repository, and click Open. The component(s) are displayed in the Components tab. Saving The Repository To A Local Disk You can save the catalog.xml ,catalog.cab or the full repositories (with the DUPs) file to the local system. The catalog file contains details of the repository you created or customized. To save the catalog file: 1.
3. From the Source Repository drop-down list, select a repository with which you want to compare the repository you selected in step 1. 4. Click Compare. The comparison details appear in the categorized tabs in the Update Repository window. Tab Description Summary View the comparison summary of the selected repositories. The summary displays the total number of files in each category and the number of new version files, changed files and obsolete files. The Summary tab is displayed by default. 5.
3. In the Repository Properties window, edit the Name: or Description: information. 4. Click OK to apply the changes or click Cancel to exit without making any changes. Opening The Dell Online Catalog To open the Dell online catalog directly: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, click View Dell Online Catalog. NOTE: You may have to provide the proxy credentials, if prompted. 2.
Viewing The Properties Of A Repository To view the properties of a repository: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and click Open. 2. Click Properties. The Repository Properties window is displayed. The following details are displayed: 3.
NOTE: In certain scenarios, for a complete update or upgrade, you have to install two and more DUPs. In such scenarios, sometimes you have to restart the system to complete the update of previously installed DUPs. Adding Components You can add components from repositories to the repository you select. Before you can add components, you must download them and save them to a specific location.
Importing non- Dell Update Package (non DUPs) Not all Dell Products provide their updates in DUP format. The non-DUP files are in a format that cannot be included in the Server Update Utility (SUU). You must import or export these files as per the requirement. To import non- DUP components: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select the repository to which you want to add the component, and then click Open.
NOTE: The DUP and its dependent DUPs are downloaded at the same location. NOTE: The job has been submitted to the Jobs Queue. You can check the Jobs Queue to follow the progress. Copying Components To copy components: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and click Open. 2. On the Components tab, select the component(s) to copy. 3. Click Copy To. The Copy Component(s) window is displayed. 4. Click Next.
The Components Properties window is displayed listing the information about the component selected. NOTE: You can use the hyperlink at the bottom of the Components Properties window to download the component. 4. Click Close to return to the repository. Deleting Components You can delete components from a repository. To delete components: 1. 2. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and click Open.
Property Description Keyword Search Filters components based on the text you provide. For example, if you type PowerEdge, Dell Repository Manager displays all the latest repositories and components applicable to the PowerEdge systems. NOTE: You can provide only regular search syntax in this field. Update Type Filters components based on the type of components.
• • Windows-DUP (64–bit) Non-DUP For example, if you select Windows-DUP, Dell Repository Manager displays the components applicable to the Windows operating system. If you select Non-DUP, Dell Repository Manager displays components that are operating system-independent. Supported Devices Filters components based on supported hardware devices.
The following message is displayed: Search Filter Saved.... NOTE: You can access the saved search or filter from the drop-down box located above the Keyword Search field. 7. Click OK. Managing Filters The drop-down box on the left side of the Dell Repository Manager displays the filters that you created and saved. To view a summary of the all existing filters, click Manage.
If you close the Dell Repository Manager while a job is still being processed in the Jobs Queue, the Processing Jobs window displays the following message: You have one job being processed. Would you like to Stop processing and Exit now? Job names of the jobs which are in processing state is displayed under the Jobs Queue. • Click Cancel to close the window and allow the job to finish processing. • Click Stop and Exit to exit the application without completing the jobs in the Jobs Queue.
NOTE: A check box appears next to Name of the particular DUPs once you add them to the repository. 6. Click Close to exit from the Repository Update Report. Click Save As... to store the Repository Update Report in the system. 7. Click Close to close the Update Repository window. Searching Dell Support Site This feature allows the users to search for the latest updates from the Dell Support site for more than one platform.
4. Under Search Options (File Format), select one of the following options: • 5. Dell Update Packages • All file formats Click Search. The Searching for Latest updates window is displayed. 6. Once the results are displayed, select one or more updates (these updates can be filtered). 7. Click Export. The Export to repository window is displayed. 8.
NOTE: This filter displays the components only if they match the search criteria. Availability • Filters based on the availability of the update file. You can select from the following options: – All available files — Lists all the possible files from the catalog file. – New files not in Dell FTP Catalog — Lists the files that are posted later than the FTP catalog date. – All files not in Dell FTP catalog — Lists the files that are already part of the Dell FTP catalog.
The list of models for the selected brand appears in the Models box. 4. 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.
7. – Combine scripts for platforms into one folder. This will minimize disk space. Click the Schedule tab. 8. Select Enable automatic searching for update files from Dell Support Site (www.dell.com/support). 9. Select the Start date, Settings, and Security Options. • Start: — You can set the date and time for the automatic search. • Settings — You can set the frequency of the schedule. • Security Options — You can set the type of security.
NOTE: If you select the Microsoft Exchange option, you have to provide the Sender Details and Select MS Exchange Options. NOTE: If the login credentials are different from the default credentials, you have to provide the Email ID, Password, User Name and Domain details. 6. To check the exchange server connectivity, select MS Exchange server from Select MS Exchange Options. 7. Select Auto discover URL check-box to automatically discover the URL. NOTE: Auto Discover takes 5 - 10 minutes to detect the URL.
3. The Log Files are attached to the email automatically. The subject line of the email shows: Dell Repository Manager Log Files. 4. Click Send to redirect the Log Files to the desired mail id. NOTE: The transmitted attachment is a zip file. Due to security reasons, .zip extension is removed during transmission. After saving the attachment, rename the file with .zip extension to retrieve the data.
