The oddly named program, “awk”, has been around for many years. It has proven to be a very useful tool for system administrators and programmers. Adding it to your tool set will provide you with another way to solve pesky problems. Just like a woodworker generally owns and uses a variety of tools, the computer professional needs to understand and be able to utilize a wide assortment of useful programs.
By the end of this module, you should complete the following activities: