What are the different methods to update a PowerEdge?

Do you hear about some methods for updating PowerEdge? There are multiple different methods for updating your PowerEdge server. In this section we will introduce you there methods.After reading this article, you will use these products more skilled.

Manual method for updating individual components

• Dell Update Packages (DUP)
  Using the Dell Update Packages (DUP) is an easy and quick way to update the firmware or drivers of the entire system or individual system components. A DUP is an executable which contains firmware for a single component. 

Updating all system components simultaneously

• Rufus
  Rufus can be used to create a custom-built bootable ISO using Dell Repository Manager. This is a way of updating all server firmware in one single step. An ISO can be transferred on a bootable USB storage device. 
• Dell Server Update Utility (SUU)
  The Dell Server Update Utility ISO (SUU) is a local one-to-one utility to update BIOS, firmware, drivers, and application on PowerEdge servers to the latest version. The SUU also allows comparison between the current versions that are installed on the server and the most up-to-date versions available. Select the components in need of updating and upon confirmation, SUU orchestrates the deployment of the selected updates. 
• Dell Lifecycle Controller
  Dell Lifecycle Controller is an advanced embedded systems management technology that enables remote server management. Using Dell Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware using a local or Dell-based firmware repository. 
• For more information, reference Dell PowerEdge R960 Rack Server.