English for system administrators - стр. 10
K.: 8._____ (now,/That’s/you/clear/thanks). I have one more question: how do we ensure that our server is always operating efficiently?
J.: It’s easy. We monitor its performance regularly, analyse usage patterns, and make adjustments which are needed to optimise its speed and reliability.
K. All right. 9._____ (Thanks/all this/ for explaining).
J.: No problem. See you!
4. Read the text once again and answer the questions:
– What information does Kate want to know?
– What is the difference between a physical server and an OpenStack VM?
– How does RAM affect server performance?
– What other security measures can be used to protect servers?
5. Write the missing letters to complete the words:
server _n-pr_m_se – a physical server which is located in company’s building or data center.
appl_ca_ion – a program which performs exact functions for users.
to _o_t – to be somewhere e.g., in cloud
vir_ual ma_h_ne – a resource that uses software instead of a physical computer to run programs and deploy apps.
In_t_n_e – another name for VM used for clouds
to _ll_cate – to divide
_L_N – a network that groups together devices that share a physical LAN, isolating the traffic for each group.
ut_l_za_ion – using something
network infrastructure – a set of hardware and software to maintain a network.
to _ff_ct – to influence on something
p_rfo_m_nce – how well something works
to slo_ do_n – to move slower
to _rash – to fall, to break
to h_n_le – to deal with something
r_q_est – a message with the task
_ncr_pt_on – a changing of data into a secret code to protect an information from stealing
m_inten_nc_ upd_te – a new release of software without new functions for fixing bugs
to mon_tor – to check
to anal_se – to study in detail
adjus_me_t – a small change
to opt_mise – to make something better
6. Complete the situations with the words from the ex.5:
affect monitor VM slow down network infrastructure allocate application server on-premise host optimise
1.Stanley: «Can you please create a new ______ for testing?»
Dave: «Ok, but firstly I need to know if we ______ enough resources to do it.»
2.Jenny: «Do we need to install the ______?»
David: «Why not? It’s more secure that way.»
3.Ann: «Does the new software ______ the current system?»
Oliver: «Yes, it does. We need to test it before implementing.»
4. Elena: «What ______ did you install yesterday?»
Martha: «Spotify. I finally decided to try it.»
5.Nora: «Can a network infrastructure ______ over time?»
Nikita: «Yes, if it’s not maintained properly.»
6.Noah: «How can we ______ the network speed?»