Reference Guide

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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.
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