Dell Repository Manager: Cannot Create a Local Repository
(Cross Post from the Dell OME Forum)
RM v1.9.0.155 and OME v2.0.1.2222
I downloaded from the FTP site all the necessary updates for my environment and saved the Repository to a local directory. I moved the files to a local directory within a DMZ. I have installed RM within the DMZ along with OME. OME was configured without issue and connects to a SQL 2008 R2 database. A discovery and inventory was then performed without error. I can then open the Repository Manager and select Application\Settings\Source Repository. I then point to the directory with the catalog.xml. I am able to View Source and update the RM database.
However, when I go to create a New Repository, I input a Name and then when prompted to select a Repository, all options are greyed out. I have tried to create the other types of Repositories after selecting New, but all of them are greyed out when I am prompted to Select.
I downloaded from the FTP site all the necessary updates for my environment and saved the Repository to a local directory. I moved the files to a local directory within a DMZ.
Did you just copy the files and the catalog.xml or did you use repository manager to create the repository? The files and repository need to be in a specific format for it to be recognized. I would suggest that you set your source repository back to the default ftp.dell.com or ftp.us.dell.com and use DRM to create the repository using the online catalog.
I started by creating a repository on my workstation, pointing to ftp.dell.com. I then downloaded all the Bundles I needed. Once complete, I Saved the repository to a local directory. I then copied that directory over to my DMZ. I can go to Settings and select Source Repository, and find the Catalog.xml. I then select View Source Catalog and the Database is populated.
I am under the assumption that I can create a Local Source Repository at this point, but all New Repository options are greyed out.
I just tested it and it worked without issue for me. I am running the latest DRM though. I exported SUU as directory and pointed to it as the source. Creating a repository using local source is working fine.
I have been exporting and saving from the DRM (on the internet facing workstation) to a Repository, but this time I exported to a SUU directory. When I move that directory to the DMZ, that instance of DRM can find the catalog.xml, but I still get a greyed out option to create a new Repository.
I tried launching the SUU (sulauncher.exe) and it inventories the server/s, but then has no boxes to update any drivers/firmware. This is my first time setting up this environment, so I don't know if there are special considerations for a DMZ.
I can't think of anything specific to DRM that you would need to configure. All of the network, firewall, and folder permissions would be unrelated to DRM. Something is likely being blocked by some form of security or network policy.
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Posted May 6th, 2015 13:00
Hello
Did you just copy the files and the catalog.xml or did you use repository manager to create the repository? The files and repository need to be in a specific format for it to be recognized. I would suggest that you set your source repository back to the default ftp.dell.com or ftp.us.dell.com and use DRM to create the repository using the online catalog.
Thanks