Users Guide

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Configuring a Local FTP Server
If your organization’s users are on a private network that does not have access
to external sites, specifically ftp.dell.com, you can provide platform updates
from a locally-configured FTP server. The users in your organization can
access updates or drivers for their Dell server from the local FTP server
instead of ftp.dell.com. A local FTP server is not required for users who have
access to ftp.dell.com through a proxy server. Check ftp.dell.com frequently
to ensure your local FTP server has the most recent updates.
Requirements for a Local FTP Server
The following requirements apply when configuring a local FTP server.
• The local FTP server must use the default port (21).
•You must use USC Settings wizard to configure the network card on your
system before accessing updates from the local FTP server. See
"Deploying
the Operating System" on page 31 for more information.
Copying the Repository to a Local FTP Server from the Dell Server
Updates DVD
1 Download the Dell Server Updates ISO to your system from
support.dell.com , and burn it to a DVD.
2 Copy the repository folder of the DVD to the root directory of the local
FTP server.
3 Use this local FTP server for Platform Update .
Using the Dell Repository Manager to Create the Repository and Copy it
to a Local FTP Server
1 Copy the repository created using the Dell Repository Manager to the root
directory of the local FTP server.
NOTE: See the Dell Repository Manager User Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals for information on creating a repository for your
system.
2 Use this local FTP server for Platform Update.
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