6. Ok, so I _ (analyse) the data and present my findings at the meeting.
7. What _ (you do) if the server crashes?
8. I (not have) any days-off, because I need to finish my project.
12. Complete the sentences with Future Simple and be going to:
a. Maybe I _____ (do) this task tomorrow.
b. _____ (you conduct) regular checks this week?
c. I think that she _____ (not help) you with it.
d. I _____ (collaborate) with the support team on Friday.
e. Ok, I _____ (try) to fix this issue.
f. They _____ (implement) security measures, but Im not sure.
j. _____ (Mike set up) firewall tomorrow morning?
13. Look at the diary and complete the text about Chang:
07/07/2023
08:00 wake up (maybe)
08:50 check emails
09:30 upgrade servers
12:45 be praised by the team lead (I think)
13:00 have lunch in an office or in a cafe?
14:00 work with the development team
17:00 take part in a daily meeting
17:55 dont take an umbrella (according to a weather podcast)
18:00 go home or go to the gym?
Chang _____ wake up at 8 oclock. Chang _____ check emails at 8:50. Chang _____ upgrade servers at 9:30. Chang _____ be praised by the team lead after it. Chang _____ have lunch in an office or in a cafe. At 2 p.m. Chang and the development team _____ work together. Then he _____ take part in a daily meeting. At 5:55 p.m. he _____ take an umbrella. After work he _____ go home or to the gym.
14. Look at the situation below and make up your own dialogue. Dont forget to use words and phrases from ex.7:
Today is 15.05. Max, chief technology officer (CTO), wants to give you a task to migrate services from on-premise server (on-prem.) into the cloud server with saving all data. Deadline 17.05. You understand that you will not have enough time for it. You need to make a plan on what you are going to do and talk to CTO to prove that you need to have more time.
Now you know:
how to talk about future plans and predictions;
words connected with servers;
how to apologize, ask for help and clarification, express your understanding and misunderstanding, appreciate for explanations.
Unit 5. Software
1. Look at the picture and answer the questions:
1) Which software do you see in the picture?
2) What types of software do you know?
3) Name software that you use every day.
4) Make up a «Top-10 list» of software that is essential at your work. Explain why.
2. Read the statements and say if you agree or disagree with them:
Branko: «Software makes my life easier because a lot of things are done automatically.»
Eden: «Software can be risky! Ive heard stories of hackers stealing personal information through applications.»
Sofya: «I hate everything that is connected with software. Due to it, people became lazier and they rely only on software.»
3. Read the post and tick the ideas which are mentioned:
Greg
Every system administrator needs to have special software to close tasks faster. Today theres an enormous quantity of such software and each company uses its own programs. I decided to write my personal list of must-have tools for better understanding of what you need to do at work.
To begin with, Id like to start with Helpdesk service for organising support activities for their customers. To have access to this software you (or your company) must be their client. In this case, if you have some basic questions but youre short of time, you can write them in HelpDesk to receive an answer to help you with resolving an issue.
Secondly, one of the most popular open-sources is Ansible. It is used for configuration and is based on Python language. Its very simple in using. Moreover, if you have a lack of knowledge of program languages, itll be easier for you to write a code in it than using some other software e.g. in Saltstack. Also, you can use it for a configuration of different types of systems and an integration with such tools as Kubernetes, Terraform, and Jenkins.
Next one in my list is Zabbix. Its a nice tool for monitoring systems. Zabbix is quite complicated but at the same time flexible enough. For example, you can customize your own sensors for monitoring with the help of this software. But I strongly recommend you to read manuals before utilising it.
Fourthly, if you need a simple tool to manage all corporate devices, you can download cloud-based solution called Microsoft Intune. Especially Microsoft Intune comes in handy if you have a subscription in Microsoft Azure. It provides easy control and installation of updates.
Then, one of the tasks of sysadmins is an organisation of a secure «space» for keeping passwords. For this purpose, I like using KeePass. It generates passwords and temporary links for having an access to the passwords. Thus, it keeps passwords in safety.
Another important tool is Acronis. This software is vital to have secure operation systems backups. This one is more expensive than some of its analogues but its quite easy to configure and use it. Also, you can integrate it in different systems.
Finally, one of the best tools for remote connectivity in my opinion Teamviewer. You can assist and control any kind of working process remotely from your device with this program.
I hope this information will be useful for creating your necessary toolkit for leveraging automation and optimizing your workload.
Greg mentioned software for:
4. Read the text once again and complete the summary:
There are ____ important software tools for a system administrator in Gregs list:________. System administrators need them to ______close tasks faster. But each company uses ______because____.
5. Match the explanations with the words:
6. Choose the suitable words to complete the sentences:
1.How can we ______ this issue as soon as possible?
a. integrate b. monitor c. resolve
2.We dont _____ to the Internet because of repair works.
a. have an access b. give an access c. take an access
3.Ill ______ you in finding a good software for international calls.
a. assist b. leverage c. configure
4.Our department use some ______ software to create the website.
a. pay-source b. open-source c. close-source
5.You can _____ your phone by changing the theme and the size of shrifts.
a. resolve b. assist c. customize
6.We can _______ our resources to meet the deadline.
a. have an access b. leverage c. come in handy
7.I always ______ all important files.
a. backup b. configure c. customize
8.This is a useful ______ for managing tasks.
a. lacks b. open-source c. tool
9.I prefer reading ______ before using new programs.
a. issues b. manuals c. backups
7. Answer the questions:
Which software do you know for generating passwords?
How do you usually backup important data?
How can software assist users?
What challenges have you faced due to lack of resources when working with software?
8. Read the sentences from the text and complete the table:
Every system administrator needs to have special software to close tasks faster.
Itll be easier for you
This one is more expensive than some of its analogues.
One of the most popular open-sources is Ansible.
I decided to write my personal list of must-have tools for better understanding
Finally, one of the best tools for remote connectivity in my opinion Teamviewer.
9.Study the rules:
Degrees of comparison
Pay attention:
If a short adjective ends with -y we change y into i: happy happier the happiest
If a short adjective has consonant-vowel-consonant (согласный-гласный-согласный), we need to double one consonant: big bigger the biggest
Irregular adjectives:
good better the best
bad worse the worst
far farther (usually about distance) /further (usually about abstract things) the farthest/furthest
Note:
old elder the eldest (if we are talking about age: the eldest brother самый старший брат)
old older the oldest (in the meaning of «старый»: the oldest bag самая старая сумка)
10. Write the correct comparative and superlative forms:
late -> _____-> _____
complicating -> _____-> _____
good -> _____-> _____
near -> _____-> _____
old -> _____-> _____
exciting -> _____-> _____
bad -> _____-> _____
comfortable -> _____-> _____
hot -> _____-> _____
far -> _____-> _____
dirty -> _____-> _____
patient -> _____-> _____
11. Open the brackets with the correct form of adjective:
SaltStack and Ansible are nice tools for automating IT infrastructure. Before making a choice between them, its important to consider your specific needs and choose the tool that will be the ____ (good) for meeting these needs.
SaltStack is _____ (powerful) tool than Ansible, because it allows you to manage complex infrastructure. One of the _____ (big) advantages of SaltStack is its speed. SaltStack uses a master-slave architecture, which means that changes can be made quickly. Thus, with this software your infrastructure will remain secure. Another advantage of SaltStack is its scalability. SaltStack can easily manage thousands of servers, making it ideal for large-scale deployments.
In comparison with Saltstack, Ansible is ___ (simple) and ____ (easy) to use for small or medium-sized deployments. Ansible uses a push-based architecture, which means that changes are made on the client-side. This makes Ansible _____ (lightweight) than SaltStack. Another advantage of Ansible is its simplicity, so beginners and non-coders dont have any problems while using it.
So, which one is _____ (good)? If you need to manage a large-scale deployment with complex infrastructure, then Ansible is a ____ (bad) choice than Saltstack. For that purpose, you should use Saltstack. If you have a ____ (small) deployment and want a tool that is easy to use and set up, then Ansible is _____ (suitable) for you.
12. Look at the information, compare the tools and choose the best one in your opinion:
Wireshark:
Price free
Complexity complex
Flexibility very flexible
Monitoring designed for packet capture and analysis, not for real-time
Features packet analysis, real-time monitoring, historical data analysis, troubleshooting tools
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor:
Price commercial
Complexity easy to use for basic monitoring
Flexibility flexible
Monitoring real-time and historical network performance
Features real-time monitoring, historical data analysis, troubleshooting tools, traffic shaping, QoS monitoring, and more
13. Read the situation and do the task:
Your colleague Helen is an HR manager. She needs to choose a new program for making notes during job interviews instead of Notepad. Helen decided to ask you for help. You need to recommend her the other tool with the same function. Dont forget to use comparative forms of adjectives.
If you dont have any ideas, you can use the following information about OneNote: OneNote is compatible with Windows OS, IOS, and Android. There are some drawing tools, voice notes, and image embedding. Also, you can share your notes with others.
Helen: Hi, how are you?
Your line:___________
Helen: Well, Im trying to decide which software I want to use for note-taking.
Your line:___________
Helen: Ive been using Notepad recently, but sometimes its so irritating for me. Can you please recommend any other options?
Your line:___________
Helen: Do you think this one is harder to use?
Your line:___________
Helen: Can I also edit in it my text? For example, use different shrifts and colours?
Your line:___________
Helen: What about voice notes or drawing?
Your line:___________
Helen: And is it compatible with other OS? Or is it only for Windows?
Your line:___________
Helen: Thanks a lot! I think Ill try that one and see how it goes.
Your line:___________
Now you know:
how to talk about software in English;
how to compare things with the use of adjectives;
how to agree, disagree and express your doubts.
Vocabulary:
Unit 6. Operating systems
1. Look at the picture and discuss the questions:
What is an operating system?
Can you name any types of OS?
How can you install OS?
Why do you need to update OS?
2. Read the letter and answer the questions:
To: Sam Barewell
Subject: Installation of new version of Windows
Dear Sam,
I am writing to ask for your support with my computers operating system. I encountered some issues with my current OS yesterday. Can you please guide me and give instructions on how to download and install the latest version of Windows? Additionally, I would appreciate if you could advise me on how to fix any bugs that may arise during the installation process.
Thank you for your time and assistance in advance.
Sincerely,
Jakob Leen
4. Read the reply from Jakob and complete the structure of the email:
1) To: Jakob Leen
2) Re: Installation of new version of Windows
3) Dear Jakob,
4) I am writing in reply to your email. If you want to install the latest version, you need to make sure that you have enough space on your hard drive. Please, pay attention that you must backup all your important files and documents before you begin. Other unimportant data you dont have to back up.
Once youve done it, you can start the installation process. Firstly, insert the installation disk or USB drive into your computer and restart it. Your computer should boot from the installation media automatically. If it doesnt boot, you will need to change the boot order in your BIOS settings.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Youll be prompted to enter your product key, select your language and time zone, and choose which version of Windows you want to install.
If there are any bugs with your applications after installing a new version, you can try running the built-in troubleshooter tool or updating your drivers. You may also check for updates to Windows itself by going to «Settings», then click on «Update & Security» and choose «Windows Update».
5) Let me know if youre still experiencing problems.
6) Best regards,
7) Sam
5. Read the reply once again and complete the notes:
The email is about how to______. Before Jakob starts the installation process, he needs to ______. To start an installation process Jakob can ______. If there are any problems, Jakob can try ______.
6. Choose the meaning of the words in bold:
1) The command PROMPT allows users to execute different commands in Windows.
a. a symbol to perform the next command
b. a symbol to download software
2) I always TROUBLESHOOT new software before putting it in production.
a. to find and solve problems with a system or device
b. to cause problems
3) Theres a BUG in the code. You need to fix it immediately.
a. a programming tool
b. an error in a program
4) She notices a strange sound while BOOTing her laptop.
a. to turn on a computer by loading OS
b. to turn off a computer by loading OS
5) He had an access to the BIOS settings by pressing F2.
a. basic input operating system
b. basic input-output system
6) Please, INSERT your USB drive here.
a. to give something
b. to put something into
7. Answer the questions:
Why do you need to troubleshooting new software?
What bugs can occur while installing software?
8. Read the sentences from the email and complete the rules:
a. You NEED TO make sure that you have enough space on your hard drive.
b. You MUST backup all your important files and documents
c. You CAN start the installation process.
d. Your computer SHOULD boot from the installation media automatically.
e. You MAY also check for updates to Windows itself.
f. Other unimportant data you DONT HAVE TO back up.
We use ___ to express advice.