Dell Update Packages User's Guide

For large environments that consists of multiple systems, remote software distribution applications provide the best solution. Many of these tools can effectively leverage the DUP and provide the convenience of installing and updating a variety of software, such as operating systems and applications, in a heterogeneous environment.

Network file shares also are an effective method of making DUP accessible in a distributed environment. When a DUP begins execution, it first copies the contents of the package to a temporary location on the local drive of the system. This process ensures that the update can be completed even if the connection to the network share is lost for any reason.