Reference Guide

Frequently asked questions
This section lists some frequently asked questions about Dell Repository Manager.
While copying DUPs to a new repository immediately after
creating a new repository, unspecified supported platforms
message is displayed. What do i do now?
Immediately after creating a New Repository, if you use Copy To option to duplicate bundle(s) from the newly created
repository to another new repository; you may encounter some data loss.
To avoid this situation, close the newly created repository and open it from My Repositories before choosing Copy To option
to duplicate bundle(s).
Where is the Dell Repository Manager runtime log located?
Dell Repository Manager creates two log files at runtime:
● DellRepositoryManager_Server.svclog/.log — Data Center Version
● DellRepositoryManager_Client.svclog/.log — Business Client Version
The log file is located at C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\ Local\RepositoryManager\Log.
I see an update present in www.dell.com/support but when
I install the repository from ftp.dell.com using the Dell
Repository Manager, I do not see that update.
The Dell online repository, which is supported by Dell OpenManage, is released monthly and is qualified by the Dell testing
process. Occasionally, updates may be available on www.dell.com/support before the contents of the repository on
www.dell.com/support are updated. The new www.dell.com/support feature of Dell Repository Manager can search the latest
update(s) from the Dell support site. You can use Dell Repository Manager to add the new updates into your repository.
How do I view the unassigned components in a repository?
1. Select a repository and click the Components tab.
2. From the Display from bundles drop-down list, select Unassigned Components. The Dell Repository Manager displays
the unassigned components.
NOTE:
The Unassigned Components option is not displayed if the repository does not have any unassigned components.
How do I edit the search criteria of the filter that I created?
In the left pane of Dell Repository Manager, select the filter criteria from Filter <Bundles/Components> by: list: You can edit
the filter criteria for these features or specify new criteria.
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