2. Upgrading the Company's Network Infrastructure

 

 

2. Upgrading the Company's Network Infrastructure

 

Mr. Tom: Mary, I've been reviewing our network performance reports, and it seems we're due for an upgrade.

 

Ms. Mary: I've noticed some lag times as well. What kind of upgrade are you considering?

* lag: 지연, 뒤처지다

 

Mr. Tom: We're looking at implementing a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). Are you familiar with it?

* 소프트웨어 정의 광역 네트워크의 약자로, 네트워크의 트래픽을 효율적으로 관리하고 최적화하기 위해 소프트웨어를 사용하여 여러 장소에 분산된 네트워크를 연결하는 기술이에요. 기존의 WAN(Wide Area Network)은 물리적인 라우터와 장비를 통해 네트워크를 연결하는 반면, SD-WAN은 소프트웨어를 통해 트래픽을 동적으로 제어하고, 네트워크의 성능과 보안을 개선합니다.

 

Ms. Mary: I've heard of it, but I'm not entirely sure about its benefits. Could you elaborate?

 

Mr. Tom: Essentially, it'll give us more flexibility and control over our network traffic. Have you experienced any specific issues lately?

* essentially: 기본적으로

 

Ms. Mary: Actually, yes. Our remote workers have been complaining about slow VPN connections. Would SD-WAN help with that?

 

Mr. Tom: Absolutely. It's designed to optimize traffic routing, which should significantly improve VPN performance.

 

Ms. Mary: That sounds promising. Do you have an estimate for the implementation timeline?

* promising: 유망한, 조짐이 좋은

 

Mr. Tom: We're looking at a three-month rollout. How quickly do you think your team could adapt to the new system?

 

Ms. Mary: With proper training, I'd say we could be up to speed within a couple of weeks post-implementation.

* 제 생각에는 

* 무언가에 대해 완전히 이해하고 있는 상태 또는 충분히 익숙해진 상태

 

Mr. Tom: That's great to hear. Have you considered how this might affect our cloud-based applications?

 

Ms. Mary: I haven't given it much thought. Would there be a significant impact?

 

Mr. Tom: It should actually enhance their performance. SD-WAN can prioritize traffic for critical cloud applications.

* 중요한 트래픽을 우선 처리하다

 

Ms. Mary: That's excellent news. Will this upgrade require any changes to our hardware?

 

Mr. Tom: Some, yes. We'll need to install new SD-WAN-compatible routers at each of our locations.

* compatible: 호환되는

 

Ms. Mary: I see. Is there a contingency plan in case of any issues during the transition?

 

Mr. Tom: We're planning a phased rollout with the ability to quickly revert to our current system if needed.

* revert: 복구하다

 

Ms. Mary: That's reassuring. How about security? Will this new setup affect our current protocols?

 

Mr. Tom: It should actually enhance our security posture. SD-WAN includes advanced encryption and segmentation features.

* posture: 방침

 

Ms. Mary: That's great to hear. Will we need to update our security policies to reflect these changes?

 

Mr. Tom: Yes, good point. I'll work with the IT security team to revise our policies accordingly.

* accordingly: 따라서, 그에 맞춰서

 

Ms. Mary: Perfect. Is there anything my team can do to prepare for this upgrade?

 

Mr. Tom: If you could compile a list of critical applications your team uses, it would help us prioritize traffic effectively.

 

Ms. Mary: Certainly, I'll get on that right away. When's our next project meeting scheduled?

 

Mr. Tom: I've set it for next Tuesday at 2 PM. Does that work for you?

 

Ms. Mary: Yes, that's perfect. I'll have my report ready by then.

 

Mr. Tom: Excellent. Your input is crucial for ensuring this upgrade meets everyone's needs.

 

Ms. Mary: Thank you, Tom. I'm excited to see how this will improve our network performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

+) assure VS reassure

1. Assure: 누군가에게 처음으로 확신을 주거나 안심시키는 경우에 사용해요. "나는 그것이 맞다고 확신해" 또는 "걱정하지 마, 괜찮을 거야"와 같은 식으로 누군가에게 신뢰를 처음으로 전달할 때 쓰입니다.
   • 예: "I assure you that the project will be completed on time."
     (프로젝트가 제시간에 완료될 거라고 확신해요.)
2. Reassure: 이미 알고 있는 사람에게 다시 한 번 안심시키거나, 불안감을 줄여주는 경우에 사용해요. 상대방이 이전에 들었던 확신이나 약속에 대해 다시 한번 안심할 수 있게 도와주는 느낌이 강합니다.
   • 예: "I reassured her that everything would be fine."
     (나는 그녀에게 모든 게 잘 될 거라고 다시 한 번 안심시켰어요.)

즉, "reassure"는 "assure"를 다시 한 번 반복해서, 상대방이 걱정하거나 불안해하는 상황에서 추가로 안심시켜주는 뉘앙스입니다.