HOW TO INSTALL GAWK PACKAGES IN NS2

To Import GAWK Packages In ns2  notify the steps that are required for the installation. For any types of projects related to this you can approach us we give you novel topics. We do all types of project s in this area get tailored support from us.  The Gawk package offers the GNU version of AWK, a robust language designed for pattern scanning and processing, specifically tailored for manipulating and reporting text data. Named after its developers—Aho, Weinberger, and Kernighan—AWK is extensively utilized for the extraction and transformation of text from files or data streams, rendering it a flexible instrument for various tasks, including data extraction, reporting, and system administration. Gawk enhances the original AWK language by incorporating additional features and capabilities, complying with the POSIX standard while also providing GNU-specific improvements. It facilitates intricate pattern matching through the use of regular expressions, enabling users to establish rules that effectively filter, transform, and format text. The gawk command-line tool, included in the package, processes input files or data streams according to a set of user-defined instructions articulated in the AWK language. These instructions may encompass pattern matching, arithmetic calculations, string manipulations, and output formatting, establishing gawk as a vital resource for automating text processing tasks within scripts and command-line operations. Gawk proves particularly advantageous in Unix-like environments for activities such as log file parsing, report generation, and data format conversion.

PRE-REQUISITES:

  1. Fresh installation of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:

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Fresh installation of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

INSTALL DEPENDENCIES OF GAWK:

  1. Open a terminal, Copy and Paste the commands to install required package:

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Open a terminal, Copy and Paste the commands to install required package

2.System File Update Command:

First of all, we need to updates the list of available packages and their versions stored in the system’s package index. Use below command to update the system package.

Command:      “sudo apt-get update”

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System File Update Command

3.Gawk Installation Command:

Next, we need to install Gawk in the ubuntu system. Use below command to install the Gawk package.

Command:      “sudo apt-get install gawk”

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Gawk Installation Command

If You got any Prompt to additional package installation, then Click Y to install the Gawk packages.

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Gawk Installation Command

Gawk Installed successfully in the Ubuntu 16.04 system.