Users Guide

NOTE: Similar procedure needs to be followed for Linux, except that the invCol is located
inside the Linux folder.
Creating an empty repository
To create an empty repository:
1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories → New → Empty (no inventory).
2. In the Create Empty repository window, edit the Name: or Description: information.
3. Click OK to create the empty repository or click Close to exit without making any changes.
4. The new empty repository is created and added under the My Repositories tab.
By default the name of the empty repository appears in the following format:
Repository <number of the repository>
You can add bundle(s) and component(s) to the empty repository.
Working with My Repositories
The My Repositories screen displays the list of available repositories. You can control and perform various
tasks using the New, Open, Delete, and Refresh options available on the screen. You can also compare
repositories using Run a Comparison once a repository is open. During the installation, Dell Repository
Manager creates a database in the system.
Functionalities of My Repositories
Create New repositories using any of the following options:
• Create New Repository — Allows you to create a new repository by selecting a source for the
repository.
• Dell iDRAC Inventory — Allows you to create a new repository by using the inventory data
generated by the iDRAC.
• Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) inventory — Allows you to create a new repository by using
the inventory data generated by the Dell OpenManage Essentials.
• Dell OpenManage Integration or VMware vCenter inventory — Allows you to use the inventory
data generated by the Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter to create a custom
repository.
• Dell Modular Chassis inventory — Allows you to use Modular Chassis related inventories to
create a new repository.
NOTE: DRM supports all M1000e, VRTX and FX2 related inventories.
• Dell Generic Inventory — Allows you to use Dell Generic Inventory to create a new repository.
• Empty (no inventory) — Allows you to create an empty repository.
Opening from My Repositories
Select the check box next to the Repository from the My Repositories list and click Open. To view
information on Bundles and Components of a particular repository, you can select the respective
repository tab once it is opened.
NOTE: The Open option is disabled until you select a particular repository.
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