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...................................................................................... 6 Other documents you may need........................................................................
Opening the source repository.......................................................................................................... 23 Viewing the properties of a repository...............................................................................................24 Working with components................................................................................................................. 24 DUP Dependency...................................................................................
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. • Create groups of related updates for systems running the Microsoft Windows Operating System (32 and 64bits). • Generate comparison reports and update baselines of custom repositories. The customized repositories are made up of Dell Update Packages (DUPs) or Non-DUPs (such as .
Accessing documents from Dell support site You can access the required documents in one of the following ways: • Using the following links: – For all Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/SoftwareSecurityManuals – For OpenManage documents — Dell.com/OpenManageManuals – For Remote Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/esmmanuals – For OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.
Updating Dell Repository Manager 2 You can update the Dell Repository Manager to the latest available version: • At launch • From Help • Using the Updater Updating Dell Repository Manager at launch If you are an existing user of DRM, you can update the DRM to the latest version while launching the application. 1. Launch the Dell Repository Manager. Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com.
Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest available version of the application at ftp.dell.com. You may be prompted to install the updated version of the application, if available. NOTE: The Update button is enabled only when the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system is out-of-date. To retain the existing version of the Dell Repository Manager, click Skip.
NOTE: If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for the latest available versions at launch, in the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager screen, clear the Check for new version at launch check box. 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\RMUpdater.exe.
System requirements and uninstalling Dell Repository Manager This chapter lists the systems requirements and procedures to uninstall DRM. Related Topics • Hardware requirements • Software requirements • Optional requirements • Uninstalling Dell Repository Manager • Repairing Dell Repository Manager Prerequisites for installing the Dell Repository Manager This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing the DRM.
Requirement Details • Windows 2008 R2 server • Windows 2012 R2 server • Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) • Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) • Microsoft Windows 8.
1. Double-click the Repository Manager.exe file. 2. In the Dell Repository Manager - Install Shield Wizard, click Next. NOTE: By default, the Repair option is selected on the Program Maintenance window. 3. Confirm that Repair is selected, and click Next.The Ready to Repair the Program window appears. 4. In the Ready to Repair the Program window, click Install to complete the repair or click Cancel to exit without making any changes. NOTE: If you click Cancel, a pop-up window is displayed.
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. NOTE: The check box allows you to opt for the option to Display the Welcome tab at application startup. 2. In the Getting Started section, you have the option to Populate the Database and Create a New Repository. There are two different ways to populate the database. a. Sync Database with Dell Online Catalog — You can populate the DRM database with the help of the latest Dell Online catalog.
NOTE: The Update button is enabled only if the version of the Dell Repository Manager installed on the system is out-of-date. The Dell Repository Manager checks for the latest updates on the support site, every time you run the application. If you do not want the Dell Repository Manager to check for updates automatically, clear the Check for new version at launch check box on the Dell Repository Manager Update Manager window.
NOTE: Increasing the concurrent downloads dedicates additional bandwidth to the task. 4. Select Use Proxy Server (These settings will override the settings from the current user's Internet Explorer (IE) proxy settings). NOTE: The proxy server settings you configure affect all outbound network traffic from the Dell Repository Manager. 5. Type the proxy server address and the server port in the Proxy Server Address: and Proxy Server Port: fields. 6.
7. Click Cleanup to start deleting the unused files, or click Cancel to exit. FileStore Cleanup helps you to remove any unused cached files from FileStore location. It takes a while to complete this process, and the window remains unresponsive during this time. If you cancel the operation in between, you may lose the data and DRM does not have the option to get those deleted files back.
The supported versions are: Exchange2007_SP1, Exchange2010, Exchange2010_SP1, Exchange2010_SP2 and Exchange2013. You must have one email client installed in the system for further communication. NOTE: Contact your system administrator, in case you are not sure about the MS Exchange Version. 9. To verify the email setup, after configurations click Send Test Email. NOTE: You can use the Add Recipients option to add or remove the recipients.
The available options are: • Dell Online Catalog — You can import the components from the Dell Online Catalog into the repositories you create. • Previous Catalogs— Allows you to select the previous Dell catalogs. If you select this option, you have to select any of the previous catalog groups from the list and click Next. The Previous Catalog window is displayed. Select one of the previous catalogs from the list, and then click Next. NOTE: Selected catalog may take a few minutes to load. • 4.
The created repository comprises catalogs and packages defined in it. It also includes the Dell Inventory Collector. NOTE: Ensure that the 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. 11. Click Finish. The Repository Created window appears. 12. Click Close to exit the Repository Created window.
NOTE: You can also double-click a repository to open the repository. Saving repository in multiple locations To save repository in multiple locations: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My repositories tab and select the specific repository, and click Open. 2. Click Create Catalog. The Save Repository window is displayed. 3. Under Save repository to section, click browse... to navigate to the location where you want to save the repository.
Comparing and updating repositories You can compare the repositories you created or imported with the Source Repository, as well as with other available repositories to view the differences and update the destination repository. To compare and update repositories: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select the repository which you want to update, and click Open. 2. Click Run a comparison. The Update Repository window is displayed.
7. If you click Save As... select the location to save the report in the Where would you like to save the report? option. 8. Click Close to return to the Update Repository window. 9. Click Close to return to the Dell Repository Manager screen. Editing a repository You can only edit the name and description of a selected repository, if the repository is editable. To edit a repository: 1.
NOTE: To use the Source repository, a local catalog (*.cab, *.xml or *.gz) must be set as source in the Source Repository. For more information see, Configuring source repository. NOTE: When the local catalog file provided in the settings is changed (replaced with a different file), a New Source notification appears on the menu bar. Click the notification to update the source in the database with the updated local catalog.
• Hard Dependency — Dependency that must be applied in order to apply the correct update. Once you select the primary component to be installed, by default these components are selected and the fields are greyed out. • Soft Dependency — Dependency that needs to be applied in order to use certain new features coming with the update. You have the option to select this component as these are not mandatory. NOTE: In certain scenarios, for a complete update or upgrade, you have to install two and more DUPs.
The Browse For Folder window displayed. 2. In the Browse For Folder window navigate to the location where you want to save these components before adding them to another repository. A Component download Queued window is displayed. NOTE: The job is submitted to the Jobs Queue. You can check the Jobs Queue to follow the progress. 3. Click OK to close the Component download Queued window. 4. Select the repository to which you want to add the component and click Open. 5.
The File Name and Add Description provides further details of the non-DUP file. 6. Click OK. The Adding Components to Repository window displays a summary of the non-DUP files imported and the non-DUP files have been added to. 7. Click Close. Viewing the size of components In the Components tab, you can view the size of all the components you select in the repository, at the top of the components list. The size is displayed in MB or GB.
a. Click Next. The Summary and Finish window is displayed. This window displays information about the component(s) under Selected Components: and Destination Components. b. Click Finish. The Copy Components window is displayed. c. Click Close. 7. If you select Create a NEW Repository and copy component(s) into it , in the Name and Description window, type a Name: and Description: for the new repository. a. Click Next. The Summary and Finish window is displayed.
NOTE: Before deleting any component, delete all its dependent DUPs. Else, Repository Manager displays a warning and does not allow the deletion of the component. Working with filters The Dell Repository Manager has an extensive search mechanism that allows you to query repositories, create filters, and save and load filters. Using the filtering capabilities of the Dell Repository Manager, you can view specific Dell Update Packages (DUPs) from any selected repository.
Supported Platforms Filters components based on the selected platform. The available options are: • • All Selected For example, if you select PowerEdge T710, Dell Repository Manager displays the components applicable to the Dell PowerEdge T710 system. NOTE: When you select a platform, Repository Manager displays all the applicable updates relevant to that platform. However, not all these updates may be available at www.dell.com/support. DUP Format Filters components based on the file format.
For example, if you select Video Drivers, Dell Repository Manager displays all the components that contain updated Video Drivers. PCI Device Info Filters components based on the PCI devices. The available options are: • • All Contains Saving filters To create or save a filter: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select a repository for which you want to search the components. 2. Click Open. The components for that repository are displayed on the right. 3.
NOTE: Some of the jobs in the Jobs Queue may require confirmation (from the end user) before it is completed. You can Accept or Reject the job before it goes to the Jobs Queue. Starting jobs in the Jobs Queue Select the job from the Jobs Queue, and click Start to initiate any particular job. Refer to the Status and Progress tab next to the Job Name tab to check the completion. You need to stop the job that is running first if you want to change the order for any job.
Updating a local repository 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select a local repository, which is located on the system, and click Open. 2. Click Run a comparison on the top of the Dell Repository Manager screen. 3. On the Update Repository screen, the Destination Repository box displays the name of the repository open at the time Run a comparison was selected. The Source Repository box defaults to Source.
4. Under Search Options (File Format):select one of the following options: • Dell Update Packages — This is the default option. You can import all the DUPs to the local repository when you use the default option. • 5. All file formats — You can download all the non DUP files to the system by choosing this option, but you cannot import other non DUP files to the local repository. Click Search. The Searching for Latest updates window is displayed.
For example, if you select BIOS, the Keyword Search displays all the BIOS related components. OS Type (DUP Only) • Allows you to filter the search based on the operating system selected. The options available are: • Windows 32–bit • Windows 64–bit • Linux (32–bit & 64–bit) Criticality • Filters the component(s) based on the criticality of the update. The available options are Recommended, Urgent, and Optional.
Scheduling Automatic Search The benefits of using the Automatic Search feature to schedule an automatic download and/or build an update repository from the support site are: • Downloading updates from Dell Support site for one or more Dell products based on the brands can be scheduled. This schedule can be used to check and download updates periodically, during the off pick hours. • Updates can be packaged in a Light Weight Deployment Pack (LWDP) available to be used directly to update the systems.
– Windows 32–bit – Windows 64–bit – Linux (32–bit & 64–bit) • Availability – All available files – New files not in Dell FTP Catalog 6. – All files not in Dell FTP Catalog Click the Actions tab, and select one of the following options: • Import updates to a repository in Dell Repository Manager Database — This option allows you to import updates to a new repository in the Dell Repository Manager. This option is selected by default. You can type a prefix for the new repository.
The Automatic Search window is displayed. You can select Cancel at any time to exit without making any changes. 2. Under Email, select any one of the following: • SMTP • Microsoft Exchange NOTE: If you select the SMTP , you have to provide the Sender Details and SMTP Options. You can use the Use Anonymous authentication option while authenticating a SMTP service over network.
debugging. DRM log files are automatically created and maintained. By default, the log files are available at %localappdata%\RepositoryManager\Log.
Using Help in Biz Client version 5 The Dell Repository Manager Help offers you: • Online Help Topics • Dell TechCenter • Check for Newer Version • Importing a Repository from Catalog file • Managing Schedule Task • Dell Online Catalog (Previous Versions) • View Welcome Tab • Copying Log Files • Emailing Log Files • About Online Help Topics This option allows you to view and read the DRM data center (latest version) user guide online.
3. Once you select the file, click Open. The File Path Location: shows the details of the file. NOTE: DRM supports importing a repository by providing the file path location of its catalog files. The supporting catalog formats are catalog .xml, catalog.cab, or catalog.gz file. 4. Under Select the repository content to import, select one of the following. 5. • Import the catalog reference file and download the actual update files contained within it Click Import.
View Welcome Tab This option helps you to view or go back to the welcome page of DRM. Copying Log Files You can copy the log files that DRM has generated due to its activities, to a convenient location. To copy the log files: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click the Help tab, click Copy Log Files. The Browse For Folder window is displayed. 2. You can Select a location to save the log files in a new location. You have the option to Make New Folder to copy the log files. 3.
