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.
Dell Linux Repository (Current) Dell System Update (New)
Use multiple commands for different operations Use single command for different operations
Selected installation of updates is not possible Selected installation of updates are possible
Cluttered console view Better customer experience with specific readable information on
the console
No option to revert to the earlier version Reverting to earlier version of the update is possible, if repository
have earlier version
Packages are based on Open Build System Packages are based on Dell Update Packages (DUPs)
Updates could be pre-promoted Promoted packages are available in DSU repository
Other documents you might need
In addition to this guide, you can access the following guides available at dell.com/support/manuals.
• Dell Systems Management - OpenManage Software Support Matrix
• Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide*
• Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide*
* This guide is also found on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
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