Users Guide

28 Plug-In Configuration
If the deployment credentials are changed, all newly discovered systems from
that point on will be provisioned with the new credentials; however, the
credentials on servers discovered prior to the change are not affected.
The user name should be 16 characters or less (only ASCII printable
characters).
The password should be 20 characters or less (only ASCII printable
characters).
1
Enter User name .
2 Enter Password .
3 Enter Verify Password . Passwords must match.
4 Click Save and Continue to apply the changes and continue.
Firmware Repository
Firmware repository settings contain the firmware catalog location used to
update deployed servers. There are two location types:
• Dell online (ftp.dell.com) - Uses the default firmware update repository of
Dell online (ftp.dell.com) with a required staging folder. The plug in will
download selected firmware updates and store them in the staging folder,
and then they are applied as necessary.
• Local/shared repository - Created with the Dell Repository Manager™
application. These local repositories should be located on Windows-based
file shares.
To use Dell Online:
1
Select the Dell online (ftp.dell.com) radio button to use the Dell online
repository location. Perform the following steps:
a Enter the Staging Folder Location using the following format:
host:/share or \\host\share
NOTE: When using a firmware repository on a network share, it must reside
on a CIFS or NFS share that is accessible to the virtual appliance. Credentials
are required for accessing CIFS share (to add domain to user name field if
required.)
b
If using a CIFS share for the staging folder, enter the User Name,
Password,
and Verify Password ; the passwords must match. These
fields are only active when entering a CIFS share.