The Dell System Center Updates Publisher (SCUP) Catalogs automate the patch process of system updates for Dell servers and workstations in a Microsoft ConfigMgr or Microsoft System Center Essentials (SCE) environment. The catalog files contain detailed information to determine which updates are required for Dell servers and workstations, and how to apply them. It can be used in conjunction with the software update management functionality of Microsoft ConfigMgr (and update deployment process in SCE) to provide automated BIOS, firmware, driver, and Dell application updates.

Server Updates Catalog Quick Links

Business Client Updates Catalog Quick Links

Dive into the following pages to get SCUP and Dell Updates up and running:

• Supported Dell Models – Dell server and workstation models that are supported with Dell Updates for ConfigMgr
• Prerequisites – View the prerequisites for Dell Updates Catalog (ConfigMgr, SCUP 4.0, trusted Cert, etc...)
• Installation – How to Import the Update Catalogs into SCUP
• How to Detect and Deploy Dell Updates – After you import and publish the Update Catalogs and sync your ConfigMgr Central site, follow the steps on this page to successfully detect and deploy Dell Hardware/Software Updates.
• Dell Custom Updates FAQ – Review (and add your own!) Frequently Asked Questions to get the most out of Dell Custom updates.

Links

Dell Installation Guide for Custom Updates (.pdf, 6 MB)
Dell System Center Website
SCUP 4.0 Installation Files
SCUP Online Documentation
Technet Software Updates Forum
Third-party Custom Catalogs for Configuration Manager 2007 and System Center Essentials 2007
SCUP wiki page on http://www.myitforum.com.
Dell Video - Dell Updates Catalog and ConfigMgr (9 MB, 8 min, 30 sec)