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Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version 2.2 User’s Guide

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Scheduling Automatic Search

The following are the benefits of using the Automatic Search feature to schedule an automatic download and/or build an update repository from the support site:
  • Downloading updates from Dell Support site for one or more Dell products based on the brands can be scheduled. This schedule can be used to check and download updates periodically, during the off pick hours.
  • The updates downloaded from the Dell Support site can be saved as a local repository which can be used with system management tools such as OpenManage Essentials, to update one or more systems.
  • Updates can be saved as a new repository in the Dell Repository Manager database, which can be used to update other custom repositories in the database.
  • Updates can be packaged in a Lightweight Deployment Pack (LWDP) available to be used directly to update the systems. The update process can be automated with the help of the batch (.bat for Windows) or shell (.sh for Linux) files created as part of the LWDP.
NOTE: The Windows Task Scheduler must be started to enable the Automatic Search feature. You can enable The Windows Task Scheduler service in the Windows Services console. To use the Automatic Search feature, you require an internet connection.
NOTE: Updates for Dell legacy systems are available with this search feature.

You can automate and schedule the search option for updating files from dell.com/support.

  1. On the Dell Repository Manager screen, click Source > Schedule Automatic Search.
    The Automatic Search window is displayed. You can select Cancel at any time to exit without making any changes.
  2. Under Search Method, Brand is the default option that helps you to search based on the selected brand.
  3. The Brand option, allows you to select a brand from the drop-down list.
    Once you select a brand, the list of models for the selected brand appears in the Models box.
  4. From the Models: select the desired model and click Add >.
    Repeat step 3 to add more models to the selected items list. The model(s) selected are displayed on the right.
    NOTE: To remove a model from the selected items, select the model from the Selected: box and click Remove. Repeat the step, if you want to remove more models from the selected items.
  5. Under Include the following types of update files in the search results, select the type(s) of update files from the following list:
    • Update Type
      • Application
      • BIOS
      • Driver
      • Firmware
      • Utilities
    • Criticality
      • Optional
      • Recommended
      • Urgent
    • Operating system
      • Windows 32–bit
      • Windows 64–bit
      • Linux (32–bit & 64–bit)
    • Availability
      • All available files
      • New files not in Dell FTP Catalog
      • All files not in Dell FTP Catalog
  6. Click the Actions tab, and select one of the following options:
    • Import updates to a repository in Dell Repository Manager Database — This option allows you to import updates to a new repository in the Dell Repository Manager. This option is selected by default. You can type a prefix for the new repository. By default the prefix is Repo.
    • Save updates to a local repository — This option is also selected by default. If you want to save the update file locally, then click Browse to navigate to that location where you want to save the update file.
    • Export updates as a Lightweight Deployment Package (LWDP) — Select this option and click Browse to navigate to the location where you want to save the update file as an LWDP. You can save all the updates to a folder or do a force update. You can select any of the following:
      • Force script to update regardless of version and date.
      • Combine scripts for platforms into one folder. This will minimize disk space.
  7. Click the Schedule tab.
  8. Select the Start date, Settings, and Security Options.
    • Start: — You can set the date and time for the automatic search.
    • Settings — You can set the frequency of the schedule.
    • Security Options — You can set the type of security.
    NOTE: The Save button becomes active after all of the options have been selected.
  9. Click Email tab
    The Email Configuration window displays the details of Default Email Address: Email Type: and the relevant Server: information. Refer Configuring Email Settings to know more about, how you can configure and test emails using DRM.
  10. You can use the Notify Additional Email Accounts option to Add>> or Remove<< more recipients. The sender’s email address automatically adds to the recipient’s list while sending the notification mail.
  11. Click Finish to complete the process.
    A Task Creation pop-up window is displayed.
  12. Click Yes or click No to exit the window.
    An Automatic Search widow is displayed confirming that the task has been successfully created.
  13. Click OK.

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