Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell System Update Version 1.3 User’s Guide
- Overview
- Prerequisites for installing the Dell System Update
- Installing OpenManage Server Administrator
- Updating the system using Dell System Update
- Sample Commands
- Troubleshooting Dell System Update
- Frequently asked questions
- How many commands do I need to execute to update my system?
- Can I execute those three commands in any order?
- Can I update the inventory of the system using DSU?
- Can I use the catalog location option and point it at catalog.cab on the FTP site?
- What is an option?
- How can I select an update in the given list?
- How can I cancel an update already selected in the given list?
- After I select the required updates, how to start the update process?
- Can I select more than one update?
- How will I come to know whether an update is selected or not?
- Can I select all updates at the same time?
- Can I cancel all updates at the same time?
- Can I select multiple updates at the same time?
- DSU Inventory displays update for a component that is installed is newer than what is available.
After I select the required updates, how to start the update process?
Provide c option to start the update procedure.
Can I select more than one update?
Yes, you can select more than one update at a time. You can provide update numbers one by one as an option to select multiple
updates.
How will I come to know whether an update is selected or not?
An asterisk (*) appears in front of every selected update.
Can I select all updates at the same time?
Yes, you can select all updates at a time. Select option a and press enter, all the updates get selected.
Can I cancel all updates at the same time?
Yes, you can cancel all updates at a time. Select option n and press enter, all updates will get deselected.
Can I select multiple updates at the same time?
No, you cannot select multiple updates (less than selecting all updates) in one shot option. But you can select multiple updates by
providing numbers one by one.
DSU Inventory displays update for a component that is installed is
newer than what is available.
DSU Linux Repository is refreshed on a monthly basis, at the next refresh of the DSU Linux Repository the newer version will be
carried.
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