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Frequently asked questions
This section lists some frequently asked questions about Dell System Update.
How many commands do I need to execute to update my system?
There are 3 commands. You should execute them in the order. For more information see Updating the system using DSU.
Can I execute those three commands in any order?
We recommend you to follow the order while executing the commands. For more information see Updating the system using DSU.
Can I update the inventory of the system using DSU?
Yes, you can update the inventory file of the system using DSU. For more information see Updating the system using DSU.
Can I use the catalog location option and point it at catalog.cab on the
FTP site?
No, catalog supports only XML format and not CAB format.
What is an option?
It is the way to inform DSU to perform related tasks for the available features .
There are several options that you can select – any valid key from the given list of updates (these key appears in front of each
update)
c -- commit – after selecting the required updates, use commit option to start the update.
q – quit – it closes DSU.
a – to select all the updates.
n – to deselect all the updates.
How can I select an update in the given list?
Provide the number shown in front of the update as an option, it gets selected (if already not selected).
How can I cancel an update already selected in the given list?
It works like a toggle button. For example, say if update number 7 is already selected (an asterisk (*) is there in front of 7th update
in the list), and now if you choose 7 as an option, it gets cancelled.
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