Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for SCVMM Help

Firmware update source

Create an update source to download the catalog files and apply the necessary updates that are supported by Dell on Dell servers by providing the required details.

Firmware Update Source NameProvide the update source name.
DescriptionProvide a description for the update source.
Source TypeSelect the type of update source from the drop-down menu.
  • FTP Sources — select to create an online or local FTP update source.
  • HTTP Sources — select to create an online or local HTTP update source.
  • DRM Repository — select to create a local repository update source. Ensure that you have installed DRM, and Administrator roles are configured.
  • Inventory Output files — select to view the firmware inventory against golden configuration. You can only view a comparison report by using Inventory Output files as an update source. Use inventory information of one server to compare with all the other servers.
LocationProvide the URL of the update source for an FTP or HTTP source, and the Windows shared location for DRM.

The local FTP site must replicate the online FTP.

The local HTTP site must replicate the online HTTP.

NOTE: Providing HTTP or HTTPS in the URL for an FTP source is not mandatory.
CredentialsSelect the required credential profile to access the update source.
Proxy CredentialsSelect the required proxy credentials, if proxy is required to access the FTP or HTTP source.
Create NewUse to create a profile:
  • Credentials
  • Proxy Credentials
Make this as default sourceSelect to make the newly created update source as the default update source.
Test ConnectionClick to verify if the location of the update source is reachable by using the mentioned credentials. You can create the update source only after the connection is successful.
SaveClick to save the update source details.
CancelClick to close the page without saving the changes made.