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47 Lifecycle Controller Integration Best Practices Guide
Applies to: LC2 1.3.0+ and iDRAC 1.50.50 +
Prerequisites for script:
 A network share (CIFS/NFS) to access the repository of firmware updates
 A software license for 12th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers
 Set script variables by editing script/XML file
Script: Auto_Update.win
A) The Lifecycle Controller remote service must be in a “ready” state before running any other WSMAN commands.
The GetRSStatus() method or the GetRemoteServicesAPIStatus() method may be used depending on the version of the
LC Management registered profile.
B) SetLCAttribute(): Enable the “Automatic Update Feature” attribute using the SetLCAttribute() function with
AttributeName = “Automatic Update Feature”
C) CreateConfigJob(): Create a Config job and apply this attribute.
D) SetUpdateSchedule(): Set the schedule for the automatic update using the SetUpdateSchedule() function.
Auto_Update.xml file provides the input parameters for setting the schedule of the Automatic Updates.
E) GetUpdateSchedule(): Get the schedule for the automatic update using the GetUpdateSchedule() function
F) The Lifecycle Controller remote service must be in a “ready” state before running any other WSMAN commands
The GetRSStatus() method or the GetRemoteServicesAPIStatus() method may be used depending on the version of the
LC Management registered profile.
Note: The Automatic Update schedule can be cleared by using the ClearUpdateSchedule() function. The Automatic
Update feature can be disabled by setting the “Automatic Update Feature” attribute to “Disabled” using the
SetLCAttribute() function.
4.15 Update from Repository (12th Generation and Later Version of Servers
Only)
This workflow allows for update of firmwares using a custom repository created using the Dell Repository Manager.
Applies to: LC2 1.3.0+ and iDRAC 1.50.50 +
Prerequisites for script:
 A software license for 12th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers
 Set script variables by editing script/XML file
 A network share (CIFS/NFS) to access the repository of firmware updates
 A catalog file for the DUPs
Script: RepoUpdate.win