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Unix: Parsing

The Parsing Configuration page configures the columns to return from the remote command and the parameters used to parse that output into those columns.

Unix Data Collector Wizard Parsing Configuration page

The configurable options are:

  • Parse Columns – Select the checkbox to enable the parsing parameters options

    • Delimiter – Specify the delimiter

    • Ignore duplicate delimiters – Check the checkbox to enable

    • Delimiter Type – Select one of the following options:

      • Split on any delimiter character
      • Split on entire delimiter string
      • Split on delimiter regular expression
    • Handle additional delimited fields by – Select one of the following options:

      • Ignoring them
      • Inserting them as the last column in additional rows
      • Including them in the last column
  • Columns – Use the buttons to add or remove columns

    • Add – Opens the New Column window. Enter a new column name and click OK.
    • Remove – Removes the selected column

Click Next to continue the setup, or Back to return to the previous page.