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AWK

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AWK course
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Mastering AWK as a Linux System Administrator

Transform from basic text processing to advanced data manipulation in this hands-on series.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

User-defined functions in AWK
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Chapter 8: User-Defined Functions in AWK

Stop repeating; start reusing. Create your functions for repetitive tasks in AWK scripts.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

For and While loops in AWK
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Chapter 7: Control Flow With Loops

Let's iterate through the loops.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

Arrays in AWK
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Chapter 6: Arrays and Advanced Data Structures in AWK

You need 'a raise' to your AWK knowledge.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

Manipulating Strings in AWK
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Chapter 5: Manipulating Strings in AWK

Manipulate data and display them in proper reports. AWK has plenty of string functions.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

Mathematical Operations in AWK
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Chapter 4: Mathematical Operations in AWK

Transform raw data into polished reports and perform complex calculations that would require separate tools elsewhere.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

Built-in Variables and Field Manipulation in AWK
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Chapter 3: Built-in Variables and Field Manipulation

Transform AWK from basic text processor to data manipulation wizard. Master FS, OFS, NR, NF variables and reshape any data format you need.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

Pattern Matching and Basic Operations in AWK
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Chapter 2: Pattern Matching and Basic Operations

Control exactly what AWK processes with pattern matching. Master if-else statements, comparison operators, and complex filtering conditions.

ยท Abhishek Prakash

Introduction to AWK
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Chapter 1: Introduction to AWK

Learn AWK basics for Linux sysadmins. Master field extraction, built-in variables, and pattern-action syntax with real log analysis examples.

ยท Abhishek Prakash