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Support for Dell OpenManage Update Manager Plug-in to the Dell OpenManage EnterpriseCreate custom repositories using the server inventory from OpenManage EnterpriseImport or delete components or bundles to and from a repository.Update repositories when new content is available online at Dell support portal or in an offline source.Configure the OpenManage Enterprise proxy and manage storage alerts for the size of repositories. Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager is a plug-in to the Dell OpenManage Enterprise console. It enables IT Administrators to create and manage repositories for servers that are managed in OpenManage Enterprise through iDRAC or a Windows operating system. This plug-in is a vital piece of the OpenManage portfolio and provides seamless integration. Benefits Features Enhancements Role-based Privileges Download Resources Community Benefits of Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Using Update Manager keeps your systems up to date with the latest or older firmware and selective windows drivers releases by: Keeping the repositories up to date for updating the systems.Allowing manual or automatic updates of a catalog present in a repository.Customizing a repository by importing or deleting new or old update packages.Generating a baseline for a repository which can be used to update firmware of the components in the repository. A repository consists of system bundles and their associated Dell Update Packages (DUP). A system bundle is a collection of related updates that are applicable to the same target platform. A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard format that updates a specific element on a Dell server such as the firmware or a device driver. These bundles and repositories allow the deployment of multiple firmware updates at once. Update Manager supports Dell Update Packages (DUPs) in .EXE format. Features of Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Create custom repositories using the device inventory from OpenManage Enterprise. Including using Solution Catalogs such as ESXi, Azure Stack, and validated MX StackIncluding the use of Dell Repository Manager created catalog and Server Update Utility catalogs located at a network location Delete components or bundles from a repository.Import components to a repository.Automatic update of repositories when new content is available at online at Dell or in an offline source.Configure the OpenManage Enterprise proxy and manage storage alerts for the repositories. Enhancements to Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Dell Technologies is constantly improving OpenManage Enterprise New Update Manager. New Features in OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Version 1.5 Support for OpenManage Enterprise 4.0Repository Refresh dose not contain deleted content.Repository Refresh on Group or Component change.Compare Repository Compare Repository versionsCompare Repository compare with Latest available catalogCreate a comparison report in csv format See OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements, limitations, fixed issues, and known issues. View the list of prior enhancements 1.4 EnhancementsNew Features in OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Version 1.4 Support for OpenManage Enterprise 3.10.xSupport for OpenManage Enterprise Backup and Restore. 1.3 EnhancementsNew Features in OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Version 1.3 Support for OpenManage Enterprise 3.9.Advanced pagination. 1.2 Enhancements New Features in OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager 1.2 Support for HTTPS storage in all repository operations.Support for Windows server 2022 in repositories and baselines.GUI enhancements to ensure better usability. See OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Version 1.0 Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements, limitations, fixed issues, and known issues. 1.1 Enhancements New Features in OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager 1.1 Support for Scope-Based Access Control: To create repositoryTo view repositoryTo refresh, or update repository Edit repository name and baseline name.Transfer of ownership for repositories from one Device Manager to another Device Manager.Storage settings enhancements to provide more than 10 GB of storage.User interface enhancements to ensure better usability. See OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Version 1.0 Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements, limitations, fixed issues, and known issues. 1.0 Enhancements New Features in OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager 1.0 Initial release of OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager. See OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Version 1.0 Release Notes for the complete list of enhancements, limitations, fixed issues, and known issues. Role-based Privileges for OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager and OpenManage Enterprise Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager is free to use. The following table provides a summary of capabilities dependant of the role-based privileges. Role-based privileges for Update Manager The following table lists the permissions of an Update Manager user role. FunctionAdministratorDevice ManagerViewersInstall or uninstall Update ManagerAllowedNot allowedNot allowedEnable or disable Update ManagerAllowedNot allowedNot allowedConfigure proxyAllowedNot allowedNot allowedConfigure preferencesAllowedNot allowedNot allowedCreate repositoryAllowedAllowedNot allowedCreate a repository.AllowedAllowedNot allowedImport update packageAllowedAllowedNot allowedDelete repository or bundles or update packagesAllowedAllowedNot allowedRepository refreshAllowedAllowedNot allowedView the repository dashboardAllowedAllowedNot allowedView the repositoryAllowedAllowedNot allowed Role-based privileges for OpenManage Enterprise The following table lists the OpenManage Enterprise features required for an Update Manager user. FunctionAdministratorDevice ManagerViewersUpdate firmware with baseline compliance reportAllowedAllowedNot allowedUpdate settingsAllowedNot allowedNot allowedCreate alert policyAllowedAllowedNot allowed Download and install for Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Update Manager 1.5 is a plug-in for the Dell OpenManage Enterprise (minimum version 4.0). To download and install or upgrade this plug-in: Detect the plug-in using Update Settings in the Console and Plugins page. Next, install the plug-in from the Update Manager section in the Consoles and Plugins page or upgrade from a previous version. Administrator rights are required for installing and configuration of Update Manager settings. Update Settings in the Console and Plugins Connectivity to the Update Manager plug-in Dell online repository: Ensure connectivity to https://dl.dell.com/openmanage_enterprise from OpenManage EnterpriseOffline repository: Download the Update Manager plug-in files and extract to your offline repository Launch Dell OpenManage Enterprise.From the Application Settings menu, select Console and Plugins. The Console and Plugins page is displayed.Click Update Settings.Select Manual. This option allows the manual check of updates from a specified source. Automatic update is not supported for detecting Update Manager. Select the source: Online or offline, where the updates are to be applied.Click Apply Update Manager must be installed manually after the plugin is detected. Install Update Manager in the Console and Plugins Launch Dell OpenManage Enterprise.From the Application Settings menu, select Console and Plugins. The Console and Plugins page is displayed.On the Console and Plugins page, click the Install option for Update Manager. The Install Plugin window is displayed.Click Download Plugin. The plugin is downloaded, and the status of the download is displayed.Click Install. OpenManage Enterprise appliance restart is required for Update Manager to be displayed under Plugins. Upgrade to the latest Update Manager From OpenManage Enterprise, go to Applications Settings, and the Consoles and Plugins.Click Update Settings, and select the required fields.Go to the Update Manager section in the Consoles and Plugins page, and click Update Available.Click Download Update. The appliance restarts, update the plug-in; but remain in the disabled state.Click Enable to enable the plug-in. For more information about OpenManage Enterprise functionality, see Dell OpenManage Enterprise User's Guide. Resources for Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Community Engage in the OpenManage Systems Management community to find: Boards to post questions and answersBlogs to read and comment on articlesIdea exchanges to improve products and vote for ideas that other community members have postedAnd more.... Documentation See Dell OpenManage Enterprise Update Manager Documentation for the latest documentation. Videos OpenManage Enterprise and FlexSelect Plugin Architecture The OpenManage Enterprise console can be expanded with a plug-in architecture to include Power Manager, Services, and Update Manager plugins. November 2020 OpenManage Enterprise Overview OpenManage Enterprise empowers IT pros with intelligent automation that delivers real-time efficiencies and cost savings. March 2019

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