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Using Dell Update Packages
Dell provides a number of aids to help you determine whether or not the system requires an update. You can download
DUP from dell.com/support/manuals. For more information, see Downloading DUPs .
NOTE: DUPs currently does not support every device type. DUPs will be available on additional devices in future
releases.
Updating Packages Component and System Compatibility
You can run the DUP and read the summary information. This information is provided to help you determine whether the
update is appropriate for the system and specific environment.
Executing DUPs in Linux Environment
You can run DUPs from the console in two modes:
• interactive
• non‑interactive
Interactive Mode
In the interactive mode, you issue a command, and the interface prompts you for permission to continue executing the
command. When you execute a package in this mode, it first displays a scrollable view of the release notes for the
package. You may view these notes before continuing with the execution of the package.
DUP may be executed from a local console attached to the target system or from an administrator’s workstation by
using a remote shell, such as ssh . Once a package has been delivered to the target system, administrators can execute
the package by performing the following:
• Type ./packagename.bin from the working directory.
NOTE: Where packagename is the model and component‑specific name of the package
• Ensure that the .bin file has the appropriate permissions set and that a user account with root privileges to
executes the update.
• The progress and status is displayed to the console (stdout) and log its activity to /var/log/messages.
Non-Interactive Mode
Non‑interactive mode is essential when executing a script for applying DUPs to multiple systems. When applying DUPs
to multiple systems, you cannot answer yes or no during script execution.
• Type ‑q for non‑interactive mode.
• ‑f for force.
• ‑r for reboot if a reboot is required for the type of update being performed.
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