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Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version 1.7 User’s Guide

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Creating An Update Repository Using Dell Management Plug-In For VMware vCenter

  1. On the My Repositories tab, select New > Dell System Mgmt Plug-in for vCenter inventory .
  2. Type a Name: and Description: for the repository, and click Next.
  3. On the Base Repository screen, select one of the following options and click Next:
    • Source Repository — Imports the default repository. This option is enabled only if you have access to the Internet. You can import the bundle(s) and components from this repository into the repositories you create.
    • My Repositories — Allows you to select an existing repository as the base repository.

    The System inventory window is displayed.

  4. Under Use inventory data from Dell Management Virtual Appliance Host , select one of the following:
    • Yes — To retrieve inventory data.
    • No — To proceed without retrieving inventory data.
  5. Select Yes, click Connect. The Dell Management Virtual Appliance User Credentials window is displayed.
    • NOTE: If you select No, the only available option is to create the custom repository with the Latest updates for all devices.
  6. Provide the Dell Virtual Appliance IP or Host and click Check Availability.
    • NOTE: The Getting Inventory from Dell Management Appliance window is displayed. The Connection Error window is displayed if the IP or Host name is not found.
  7. After it is confirmed that the Host is available, type the Registered vCenter Server IP or Host, the vCenter Server Username, and the vCenter Server Password.
    • NOTE: If the vCenter Host information is wrong, a pop-up window is displayed with the following message: There are no systems available for inventory. Please try again from another Dell Management Appliance .
  8. Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit without making changes. The Getting inventory from Dell Management Appliance window appears. There may be a Security Warning if the certificate has issues.
  9. Click Yes to continue or Cancel to exit without making changes.
  10. Select one of the following options, and click Next to continue. The available options are:
    • Latest updates for all devices — Creates a repository where all the listed systems fetch their corresponding updates.
    • Latest updates for only out-of-date devices — Creates a repository and update only the out-of-date components.
    • NOTE: Click Resync to retrieve the updated inventory data, if you have modified or removed certain systems from the systems managed by Dell Management Virtual Appliance Host.
  11. Click Next click Cancel to exit without making any changes. The Summary window is displayed. Select the options you want to include in the repository:
    • Windows x32 Bundles and Components
    • Windows x64 Bundles and Components
    The Please wait... dialog box appears while creating the new repository.
  12. Verify the summary and click Finish. The Results window is displayed listing the total new bundles and components.
  13. Click Close to exit.

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