ber_uint_t - Linux

Overview

ber_uint_t is an utility command used to encode and decode BER-encoded unsigned integers. It is primarily employed in applications involving data exchange and communication protocols that require efficient and standardized handling of integer values.

Syntax

ber_uint_t [options] [<input-file>] [<output-file>]

Options/Flags

• -e: Encode the specified input file into BER format.
• -d: Decode the specified input file from BER format.
• -o, –output-file: Specify the output file path (default: stdout).
• -i, –input-file: Specify the input file path (default: stdin).
• -h, –help: Display usage information.

Examples

Encode an unsigned integer:

ber_uint_t -e 123 > encoded_uint

Decode a BER-encoded unsigned integer:

ber_uint_t -d encoded_uint

Encode and write to a specific file:

ber_uint_t -e 456 -o encoded_uint.bin

Decode and read from a specific file:

ber_uint_t -d encoded_uint.bin -o decoded_uint.txt

Common Issues

• Ensure that the input file contains a valid BER-encoded unsigned integer.
• Check if the output file is writable and readable as required.
• Verify that the correct options are selected for encoding or decoding.

Integration

Combine with other commands:

• grep: Filter BER-encoded integers based on patterns.
• awk: Process and manipulate decoded integers.

Related Commands

• ber_decode_integer: Decode a BER-encoded integer of any size.
• ber_encode_integer: Encode an integer of any size into BER format.