Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for SC2012 VMM Help

Update source overview

Update source enables you to select and apply updates from Dell’s update sources. You can create, view, and manage the update sources. The types of update sources supported are DRM repository, FTP, and HTTP. You can create a DRM, HTTP, or FTP update source and set it as a default update source.

Update sources have the catalog files that contain Dell updates (BIOS, firmware, application, drivers, and driver packs) and carry the self-contained executable file called Dell Update Packages (DUPs). A local copy of the catalog file is cached in the appliance at the time of creation. When a catalog file is updated in the update source, the locally cached catalog file is not automatically updated. To update the catalog file saved in cache, edit the update source or delete and recreate the update source.

You can compare the inventory information available at the update source against the inventory information of a selected server or group of servers inventory information and create a baseline version. You can also change the update source and compare the inventory information of the servers or group of servers against the version information available from the selected update source.

Dell recommends that you upgrade to the latest firmware to leverage security, bug fixes, and new feature requests. Dell publishes the following updates through PDK catalogs posted on Dell FTP at monthly cadence:

  • Server BIOS and firmware
  • Dell certified operating system driver packs (for operating system deployment)

Predefined and default update source

DELL ONLINE CATALOG is a predefined update source of type FTP available in the appliance after a fresh installation or upgrade. You cannot delete, or change the name of a predefined update source.

DELL ONLINE HTTP CATALOG is a default update source available in the appliance after a fresh installation or upgrade. You cannot delete or change the name of this default update source. However, you can create another update source and mark it as a default update source.

NOTE:
  • After installing DLCI for SC2012 VMM, add the proxy details for DELL ONLINE CATALOG and, DELL ONLINE HTTP CATALOG update source and save it.

  • After upgrading to DLCI for SC2012 VMM version 1.2, set DELL ONLINE HTTP CATALOG as default update source.

Test connection

Use Test Connection to verify if the location of the update source is reachable by using the credentials mentioned while creating the update source.

You can create an update source, only after confirming that the catalog location is accessible through the provided credentials.