Active Library Explorer

Active Library Explorer (ALEX)

ALEX is the Customer Product Inventory (CPI) tool used with the Ericsson Network. It is a large database of libraries, operational instructions and documentation on every aspect of the network ALEX can be accessed from the Element Manager tool, if it is stored on a server. Alternatively it can be distributed to users Carries instructions for many common field maintenance tasks, OPIs for troubleshooting the majority of node alarms, and detailed descriptions of all nodes Must ensure up-to-date copy is used! ALEX will be frequently updated by Ericsson, with new releases, network changes.
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ALEX Main Content Page

Search tool provides the quickest means of finding information

List of all major areas of the network, (showing all different releases for each area)

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Use of the Search Function

As mentioned the search function is the most advisable method of locating specific documentation in ALEX
Advanced search allows for the use of filters to enhance search results The basic search box is easily accessible from all windows

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Libraries in ALEX

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WCDMA RAN (5) Library

The index is in the left hand pane, arranged in a tree structure

Toolbox has options to print information, and (sometimes) launch the information in a PDF file. Also contains the ALEX help-guide

Information is presented in right hand pane

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RBS 3206 Library

Node libraries have additional help sections for tasks such as installation

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Managed Object Model

All the Managed Object classes for the node are listed in the node library, along with each MO classes attributes and default values

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Operating Instructions (OPIs)

A step-by-step set of instructions to carry out a particular task

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Chapter Concludes
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