Dell OpenManage Repository Manager

v 2.2

What's new:

• Repository Manager integration with Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
• Flexibility to do tasks at Repository Bundle level
• Easy Access to Previous Catalogs
• Quicker Deployment Tool creation with Concurrent Downloads

20 April 2016(download)

v2.1

What's new:

1. Performance:  Building deployment tools such as a Bootable ISO and Customized Server Update Utility has always been time consuming.  Internal testing shows 30-40% improvement in build times.
2. Web download Protocols:  DRM has been enhanced to better support HTTP and HTTPS protocols.  Additionally, DRM has implemented a Network Settings option to allow customers to selectively enable or disable web protocols
3. Managing Tasks:  DRM can now create a number of scheduled tasks, including notification of new updates and notification when new catalogs are available.  DRM then assists in managing these tasks by allowing for viewing and editing the scheduled tasks.
4. Context Sensitive Help:  DRM now has context sensitive help.
5. Prerequisite Installer:  DRM relies on Microsoft Windows .NET framework, and will assist in installing the required version without leaving the DRM installer.

20 Aug 2015 (download)

v2.0

New Features:

• iDRAC Inventory integration:  DRM can extract an inventory file from a given system(s) and compare that to currently available updates.
• Scheduled Repository Search will notify an administrator when a given repository has new updates. This search happens on a scheduled defined by the customer. If configured, DRM will also send an alert via email.
• Email notification has been extended to include notification when a new catalog is available.
• M1000e Inventory feature has been renamed Dell Modular Chassis Inventory, and this feature now also supports PowerEdge VRTX and FX2 systems.

 17Dec2014 (download)

v1.9.1

(Patch)

• First install Dell Repository Manager 1.9 installer, Skip the step if already installed.
• Click Download Now  to download the .msp file.
• The File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to the hard drive.
• Browse to the folder where the files are saved, Double-click the file and follow the instructions.

7/24/2014

(Download)

• Adds Email notification feature on Scheduled Dell support site search: this feature allows a customer to receive a proactive notification that a new update is available.
• New Catalog Dependency integration with Dell Repository Manager: this feature articulates the relationship between two different DUPs. Now DRM is capable of identifying dependency (between different DUPs) and process it to the export updates with its mandatory (hard) and optional (soft) dependencies and sequence the order of execution of updates

• Import inventory from the M1000e with CMC 4.5 or newer
• Create a Light Weight Deployment Pack directly from Search Dell Support site results.
• Streamlined workflow for integrating with OpenManage Essentials and Dell’s Integration for VMware vCenter
• Sort Non-DUP files

• Supports 64-bit Dell Update Packages & Bundles
• Manages update content sequence for a bundle (Data Center Version Only)
• Adds a non-DUP format file into a repository
• Supports Dell PowerEdge VRTX updates
• Supports force update option while exporting bundles to a bootable ISO

• Creates system bundles from Dell support site (Data Center version only)
• Adds new search results into an existing repository and replaces the older version updates in existing bundles
• Enhanced usability of Search Dell support site
• Addition of a brand selection tab in repository creation wizard and bundle/component filter
• Generates a repository report while saving a repository to a folder

• Store repositories of bundles and components within the new local application database
• View and manage all local repositories from one location in the interface
• Search for the latest components from Dell support site directly
• Schedule a task to automatically search for the latest components from Dell support site, and then add the new updates into a local repository, save to a local folder, and/or export to a lightweight deployment pack
• Multiple tasks with simultaneously running import and export operations from other tasks
• Track the progress of long-running operations in the new Jobs Queue
• New method to obtain an inventory data from Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) v1.1 remotely
• Experience the numerous advantages of performing update management tasks in a new and improved graphical user interface

• DRM is integrated with Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) and Dell System Management  plug-in for VMware vCenter to fetch system inventory data for creating customized local repositories
• The Repository compare function is replaced by the new Repository Update function. Compare link is replaced by the Update link to facilitate checks for latest available  updates to a repository
• Change the menu bar in main user interface
• View inventory data fetched from OME or Dell System Management plug-in for VMware vCenter
• Refresh repositories built from OME or Dell System Management plug-in for VMware vCenter
• Two new options are added in Light Weight Deployment Wizard
• Improve the Operating System filter for bundle and component
• Check and update the existing version of DRM when new versions are available