-> _____-> _____
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, it’s 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 don’t 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. Don’t forget to use comparative forms of adjectives.
If you don’t 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, I’m trying to decide which software I want to use for note-taking.
Your line:___________
Helen: I’ve been using Notepad recently, but sometimes it’s 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 I’ll 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 computer’s 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
– What is the purpose of Jakob’s letter?
– Why does he want to upgrade OS?
3. Divide the phrases for official emails:
a. I am writing to you to…
b. Best regards,
c. Thank you in advance.
d. Dear…,
e. Let me know if…
f. I would appreciate if you could…
g. Sincerely,
4. Read the reply from Jakob and complete the structure of the email:
a. greeting
b. sender
c. email body
d. email ending
e. recipient
f. email sign-off
g. subject
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 don’t have to back up.
Once you’ve 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