Users Guide

NOTE: Username and Password are not mandatory and it is up to the respective console.
The Authentication Successful window displays.
3. Click OK.
The Base Repository window appears, the Console name displays DLCI for SCVMM.
4. Select a source for the repository and click Next.
The available options are:
● Dell Online Catalog — You can import the bundle(s) and 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 available catalog groups from the list and click Next.
The Select Archived Catalog window is displayed. Select any of the catalogs from the available list, and then click
Next.
● Local Source Repository — During repository creation, local source is an option/feature, to use a repository or a
catalog that is available and maintained locally (can be on any accessible network) as the source repository. To set the
Local Repository, see Configuring source repository.
● My Custom Repositories — Allows you to select an existing repository as the base repository. The Select Server(s)
Group window is displayed with the available groups.
NOTE: If a catalog path is provided by any console to DRM, then the option appears with Console Name in the Base
Repository window along with the existing catalog options.
The Select Server(s) Group window is displayed with the available groups.
5. Select the required groups to create separate repositories. Once you select any group, DRM shows the corresponding
Repository Name.
You must select at least one group to proceed further. One or more groups can also be selected.
6. Select from the following options you want to include in the repository:
● Latest updates for all devices — The available updates for existing and outdated devices are added to the repository.
● Latest updates for only out-of-date devices — Only the latest updates for all outdated devices are added to the
repository.
7. 7. Click Integrate. You can change the Base Repository type at any point during this process. Click Back. Click Cancel at
any time to exit without creating a new repository.
8. 8. The Summary window displays the properties of the repository based on the selections. You have the option to choose
the type of bundles/components that you would like to add in the repository. Available options are:
● Windows x32 Bundles and Components
● Windows x64 Bundles and Components
● Linux Bundles and Components
NOTE: By default Windows x32 Bundles and Components option is selected.
9. Click Finish to create the repository.
The Comparing updates… dialog box appears while creating the new repository. If multiple groups were selected, multiple
repositories are created. The New repository from inventory window displays the message: Successfully created
repository from inventory.
10. Click Close in the New repository inventory window, to view the new SCVMM 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 after
a repository is open. During the installation, Dell Repository Manager creates a database in the system.
Functionalities of My Repositories
Create New repositories using any of the following options:
Using the Dell Repository Manager
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