Dell Repository Manager Version 2.0 Troubleshooting Guide December 2014 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... 4 What is new in this release................................................................................................................................................4 Accessing documents from Dell support site............................................................................................................... 5 Other documents you may need......
1 Overview The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) ensures that the Dell systems are up-to-date with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware, and software.
○ By using the Import Repository from Catalog file option from the Help menu. Accessing documents from Dell support site You can access the required documents in one of the following ways: ● Using the following links: ○ ○ ○ ○ For all Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/SoftwareSecurityManuals For OpenManage documents — Dell.com/OpenManageManuals For Remote Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.com/esmmanuals For OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents — Dell.
2 User scenarios This section describes the various features of the Dell Repository Manager (DRM) and the user scenarios.
Downloading the updates for the systems, which are not there in the Dell Online Catalog Currently, the Dell Online Catalog does not contain updates for systems that are not listed on FTP Catalog or Dell Online Catalog. You can download the updates for those unlisted systems, using the Dell Repository Manager. For example, to download the updates for Dell PowerVault MD3420, which is not listed in the Catalog, do the following: 1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click Search Dell Support Site.
● Hard Dependency — Dependency that must be applied in order to be able to apply the update. ● Soft Dependency — Dependency that needs to be applied in order to use certain new features coming with the update. NOTE: In certain scenarios, for a complete update or upgrade, you must install two and more DUPs. It is possible that for individual DUPs, you are forced to restart the system, to realize the impact of other installed DUPs.
Creating repository DRM enables you to create a repository of components that allows you to deploy multiple updates in one instance. Creating a manual repository Starting DRM 1.8, you can create a new repository using the Dell Generic Inventory. You can select the repository (Dell Online Catalog, Local Source Repository, or any Custom Repository) which you want to use as a Base repository. You have the option to include additional components while creating a repository using the Dell Generic Inventory.
Using FileStore to save disk space in system drive (C: Drive) Starting DRM 1.6, the configurable FileStore feature helps the user to save disk space on the system hard disk. The default file location for the FileStore is C:\Users\\AppData\Local\RepositoryManager\FileStore. However, the FileStore can be moved to a different location after DRM is installed on the system. NOTE: ● FileStore cleanup — FileStore cleanup helps you to remove any unused cached files from FileStore location.
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Searching the Dell Support Site for updates On DRM 1.6 and later, you can search the Dell support site for the latest catalog files and Dell Update Packages (DUPs) and non DUP packages. These updates can be exported to an existing or a new repository. You can search the Dell Support Site using the following methods: ● Automated Search ● Manual Search For more information, see Dell Repository Manager Data Center User’s Guide.
Export updates to LightWeight Deployment Package LightWeight Deployment Package (LWDP) provides scripts (batch and shell) to apply the updates (DUP) for multiple products in an automated manner. DRM generates the batch file for the user. The file is located in the same folder along with the DUPs. After you copy the LWDP file to the system, it provides necessary updates (drivers, BIOS, and firmware) to the system. The script provided by Dell is used to apply all the updates.
Updating the local repository The Local Repository can be updated with the latest available updates (DUPs). The selected repository compares against the latest catalog file, which consists the latest available updates. You have the options to update the repository with all the available DUPs for the system. Also, you can choose a specific DUP as per the requirement. Different DUPs exist for newer version, changed files, obsoleted files, and other files in the source screen.
Creating Bootable CD or USB Keys for updates You can create bootable USB keys for updates, using any third party or free tool. You can start your managed system by the bootable CD or USB storage. After the system starts, it automatically runs the selected updates. After the update is complete, you can remove the CD or USB storage, and reboot the system to your host operating system.
The following flow chart describes the process in detail. Launching DRM using command line options Navigate to the location where DRM is installed in the system. By default, for 64–bit DRM is installed at c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager. For 32–bit the DRM is installed at c:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Repository Manager. Go to Start > Run, type cmd and press enter. Run the Dell Repository Manager using the following command: ● RepositoryManager.
Launching DRM using command line options from client Navigate to the location where DRM is installed in the system. By default, for 64 bit DRM is installed at c:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Dell Repository Manager. For 32 bit the DRM is installed at c:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Repository Manager. Open command prompt. Go to Start > Run, type cmd and press enter. Run the Dell Repository Manager using the following command: ● RepositoryManager.exe -client — Launches the application in Business Client version.
● Latest updates for all devices — Creates a repository where all the listed systems fetch their corresponding updates. ● Latest updates for only out-of-date devices — Creates a repository and update only the out-of-date components. NOTE: Click Resync to retrieve the updated inventory data, if you have modified or removed certain systems from the systems managed by Dell Management Virtual Appliance Host. 8. Click Next click Cancel to exit without making any changes. The Summary window is displayed.
3 Frequently asked questions This section lists some frequently asked questions about Dell Repository Manager. While copying DUPs to a new repository immediately after creating a new repository, unspecified supported platforms message is displayed. What do i do now? Immediately after creating a New Repository, if you use Copy To option to duplicate bundle(s) from the newly created repository to another new repository; you may encounter some data loss.
Can the Dell Repository Manager be run through a Proxy Server? Yes, install Dell Repository Manager inside the firewall and connect to a catalog located outside the firewall (ftp.dell.com or a local repository) through a proxy server. You can use the proxy server settings of Internet Explorer. If the proxy settings for Internet Explorer are not working, the proxy can be set in DRM.
How to edit the ‘.sh’ file in Linux deployment script bundle? Is there any recommended tool to edit this file? Notepad++ is the best editor for editing files especially which are Linux based ones on a Windows OS. If it is on a Linux OS, vi editor is recommended. Why am I seeing Error parsing inventory data from file error message while creating the new repository for CMC Inventory? There can be three different scenarios, where user encounters with this error message: 1.
