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NOTE: Click Resync to retrieve the updated inventory data, if you have modified or removed certain systems from the systems managed by Dell OpenManage Essentials.

10.Click Next to continue.

The Summary window is displayed.

NOTE: OME 1.0 and DRM 1.8 must be installed on the same system; however, DRM 1.8 can access OME 1.1 and higher versions inventory data from a remote system. In DRM 1.8, you must click Connect to obtain inventory data from OME irrespective of the version of OME it interacts.

11.The Summary window displays the properties of the repository based on the selections.

In the Summary window, you have the option to choose the type of bundles/components that you would like to add in the repository.

Available options are:

Windows x32 Bundles and Components

Windows x64 Bundles and Components

Linux Bundles and Components

12.Click Finish to create the repository.

13.Click Close on the New repository inventory window.

Creating A Repository With Dell OpenManage Integration For VMware vCenter Inventory

You can use the inventory data generated by Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter to create a custom repository. This custom repository contains updates for all devices or only out-of-date devices.

To create an update repository for Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter inventory:

1.In the My Repositories tab, click New Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter inventory.

The Create Repository for Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter inventory window is displayed.

2.Type the Name: and Description: and click Next. The Base Repository window is displayed.

NOTE: Click Cancel at any time to exit without creating a new repository.

3.Select a source for the repository and click Next. The available options are:

Dell Online Catalog — You can import the bundle(s) and components from the Dell Online Catalog into the repositories you create.

Local Source Repository — During repository creation, local source is an option/feature, to use a repository or a catalog that is available and maintained locally (can be on any accessible network) as the source repository. To set the Local Repository, see Configuring Source Repository.

My Custom Repositories — Allows you to select an existing repository as the base repository.

The Connect to vCenter window is displayed.

4.Type the Dell Virtual Appliance IP or Host: and click Check, to check for the availability.

Getting Availability of Dell Management Appliance window is displayed while checking the availability of Dell Management Virtual Appliance.

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Contents Dell Repository Manager Data Center Version User’s Guide Page Contents Page Emailing Log Files Page Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site What Is New In This ReleaseOther Documents You May Need Updating Dell Repository Manager From Help Updating Dell Repository Manager At LaunchUpdating The Dell Repository Manager Using The Updater Prerequisites For Installing The Dell Repository Manager Hardware RequirementsSoftware Requirements Optional Requirements Repairing Dell Repository ManagerPage Page Configuring Settings For The Dell Repository Manager Using The Dell Repository ManagerConfiguring Source Repository Configuring Default ProxyConfiguring Plug-In Update Check And Settings Configuring FileStore Settings Creating New Repository Page Page Page Creating Repository with M1000e Chassis Inventory Page Creating a Repository With Dell Generic Inventory Creating An Empty Repository Working With My RepositoriesFunctionalities Of My Repositories Opening From My RepositoriesComparing And Updating Repositories Repository Update Report Editing a RepositoryOpening The Dell Online Repository Viewing The Properties Of a Repository Opening The Source RepositoryViewing The Inventory Information Of a Repository Importing a Previous Version pre v1.5 RepositoryWorking With Bundles Importing Bundles Adding BundlesCreating Custom Bundles Viewing The Size Of Bundles Deleting Bundles Cloning BundlesComparing Bundles Changing The Component Sequence Deleting Components From BundlesBundle Filters Page Exporting Bundles Selecting a Destination For Bundle Exports DellDrvrInstall.bat fileExporting To Bootable ISO Exporting To Light Weight Deployment ScriptsExporting As a Server Update Utility SUU Working With Components Adding Components Importing Dell Update Packages DUPsImporting Non- Dell Update Package Non DUPs Creating a Bundle For Selected Components Viewing The Size Of Components Downloading ComponentsCopying Components Page Component Filters Deleting ComponentsNIC Working With Filters Working With Jobs Queue Saving FiltersManaging Filters Starting Jobs In The Jobs Queue Stopping Jobs In The Jobs QueueRemoving Jobs In The Jobs Queue Jobs Queue DetailsSearching Dell Support Site Exporting Updates From Support SiteFilter Options For Search Results Update TypeKeyword Search File FormatCriticality Scheduling Automatic SearchAvailability DatesBios Copying Log Files Log FilesEmailing Log Files