English for system administrators

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?»

Ivan: «We can try allocating more bandwidth to the critical applications.»

7. Rob: «We need to find a place to ______ our website.»

Brian: «I heard Bluehost is a good option.»

8.Lucas: «We need to ______ the ______ closely.»

Dan: «Yes, any issues can affect all the connected devices.»

7. Read the text from the ex.3 once again and complete the table with the phrases from the text and the additional section:

Additional phrases:

a. That’s clear, thank you.

b. I appreciate your explanation.

c. I need some assistance, please.

d. Could you please clarify…?

e. I think we are not on the same page.

f. Could you do me a favor?

g. I’m terribly sorry but…

8. Fill in the gaps with the missing phrases from ex.7:

Alex – systems engineer