The following are the benefits of using the Automatic Search feature to schedule an automatic download and/or build an update
repository from the support site:
Downloading updates from Dell Support site for one
or more Dell products based on the brands can be scheduled. This schedule
can be used to check and download updates periodically, during the
off pick hours.
The updates downloaded from the Dell Support site
can be saved as a local repository which can be used with system management
tools such as OpenManage Essentials, to update one or more systems.
Updates can be saved as a new repository in the Dell
Repository Manager database, which can be used to update other custom
repositories in the database.
Updates can be packaged in a Lightweight Deployment
Pack (LWDP) available to be used directly to update the systems. The
update process can be automated with the help of the batch (.bat for
Windows) or shell (.sh for Linux) files created as part of the LWDP.
NOTE: The
Windows Task Scheduler must be started to enable the Automatic
Search feature. You can enable The Windows Task Scheduler service
in the Windows Services console. To use the Automatic Search feature, you require an internet connection.
NOTE: Updates for Dell legacy
systems are available with this search feature.
You can automate and schedule the search option for updating files
from dell.com/support.
On the Dell Repository Manager screen,
click Source > Schedule
Automatic Search.
The Automatic Search window is displayed. You can select Cancel at any time to exit without making any changes.
Under Search Method, Brand is the default option that helps you
to search based on the selected brand.
The Brand option, allows
you to select a brand from the drop-down list.
Once you select a brand, the list of models
for the selected brand appears in the Models box.
From the Models: select
the desired model and click Add >.
Repeat step 3 to add more models to the selected
items list. The model(s) selected are displayed on the right.
NOTE: To remove a model from
the selected items, select the model from the Selected: box and click Remove. Repeat the step, if
you want to remove more models from the selected items.
Under Include the following types
of update files in the search results, select the type(s)
of update files from the following list:
Update Type
Application
BIOS
Driver
Firmware
Utilities
Criticality
Optional
Recommended
Urgent
Operating system
Windows 32–bit
Windows 64–bit
Linux (32–bit & 64–bit)
Availability
All available files
New files not in Dell FTP Catalog
All files not in Dell FTP Catalog
Click the Actions tab,
and select one of the following options:
Import updates to a repository in Dell
Repository Manager Database — This option allows you to
import updates to a new repository in the Dell Repository Manager.
This option is selected by default. You can type a prefix for the
new repository. By default the prefix is Repo.
Save updates to a local repository — This option is also selected by default. If you want to save the
update file locally, then click Browse to navigate
to that location where you want to save the update file.
Export updates as a Lightweight Deployment
Package (LWDP) — Select this option and click Browse to navigate to the location where you want to
save the update file as an LWDP. You can save all the updates to a
folder or do a force update. You can select any of the following:
Force script to update regardless of version
and date.
Combine scripts for platforms into one
folder. This will minimize disk space.
Click the Schedule tab.
Select the Start date, Settings, and Security Options.
Start: — You can set the date
and time for the automatic search.
Settings — You can set the
frequency of the schedule.
Security Options — You can
set the type of security.
NOTE: The Save button becomes active after all of the options have
been selected.
Click Email tab
The Email Configuration window displays the details of Default Email Address: Email
Type: and the relevant Server: information.
Refer Configuring Email Settings to know more
about, how you can configure and test emails using DRM.
You can use the Notify Additional
Email Accounts option to Add>> or Remove<< more recipients. The sender’s email address
automatically adds to the recipient’s list while sending the notification mail.
Click Finish to complete
the process.
A Task Creation pop-up window is displayed.
Click Yes or click No to exit the window.
An Automatic Search widow is displayed confirming that the task has been successfully
created.
Click OK.
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