Active Library Explorer

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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

List of all major areas

of the network,

(showing all different releases for each area)

Search tool provides the quickest means of

finding information

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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

The basic search box is

easily accessible from

all windows

Advanced search

allows for the use of

filters to enhance

search results

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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

Information is

presented in

right hand pane

Toolbox has options to

print information, and

(sometimes) launch the

information in a PDF

file. Also contains the

ALEX help-guide

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RBS 3206 LibraryNode 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