Update Manager Plugin for OpenManage Enterprise Using Solution Catalogs
Summary
Dell EMC Update Manager plugin brings Dell Repository Manager functionality to OpenManage Enterprise. Update Manager provides easy access to solution catalogs for:
- ESXi
- vSAN
- Microsoft HCI
Update Manager Plugin is provided Free of Charge.
Introduction
Dell EMC Update Manager is a plugin to the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise console that enables IT Administrators to create and manage repositories of update packages for PowerEdge devices managed by OpenManage Enterprise. This plugin is a vital piece of the OpenManage portfolio and provides seamless integration.
Update Manager provides easy access to solution catalogs that are tuned to the requirements of ESXi, vSAN, and Microsoft HCI environments.
It is easy to create a custom repository using a solution catalog by simply selecting the corresponding catalog when creating a new repository.
During the repository creation, select a schedule to check for new updates. The Update Manager Plugin will then automatically refresh the repository with the latest content to ensure that it has the latest updates available from Dell when a system is updated.
Benefits of using a solution catalog
Solution catalogs are created and maintained by teams within Dell Technologies that are knowledgeable about each solution—ensuring that the update packages are compatible with the corresponding solution. Solution catalogs are refreshed on a quarterly basis, with content that meets or exceeds the corresponding solution Hardware Compatibility List.
Solution catalogs are refreshed on a quarterly basis, with content that meets or exceeds the corresponding solution Hardware Compatibility List.
In Conclusion
Keeping Servers up to date with the latest firmware and BIOS is essential to minimize the potential vulnerabilities to systems. Update Manager streamlines and automates the identification, gathering, and staging of update packages to ensure that the PowerEdge devices you manage are updated.