Extra Net
Extra Net
Internet: The internet is a global network of interconnected networks, connecting private, public and university networks in one cohesive unit. Intranet: An intranet is a private enterprise network that uses internet and web technologies for information gathering and distribution within an organization. Extranet: An extranet is a private network that uses
Internet protocols, network connectivity, and possibly the public telecommunication system to securely share part of an organization's information or operations with suppliers, vendors, partners, customers or other businesses. An extranet can be viewed as part of a company's intranet that is extended to users outside the company, usually via the Internet.
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Intranet
Intranet Provides easy access to internal data by publishing the information on departmental intranets. Sets up employee self-service web sites for human resources, payroll, sales, marketing and training. More complex applications on the horizon: Collaborative workflow managers, including scheduling, messaging, and discussion groups Inventory and logistic management systems
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The Intranet
Intranet Components
The Local Area Network (LAN) Component consists of:
The LAN Technology (e.g., Ethernet) The LAN Topology (e.g., star, bus) The LAN router and network addressing scheme The LAN network routing protocol The LAN firewall and load-sharing components
The intranet application servers and associated client servers The gateway server for protocol translation The high-resiliency design of the server component for high availability The backup server and associated backup hardware.
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Extranet
Deployed as private networks to develop business-to-business relationships between vendors, partners, and customers. Extranet applications:
Online ordering *News and content Marketing and product information * database access Inventory management * ERP; supply chain managemt. Collaborative research and development * Collaborative scheduling Training, policy and standards * Customer service/self service E-mail and chat *Bulletin boards and groups Billing and account history *On-line financial transactions
Extranet Advantages
Advantages
Collaborative research and development (R&D) fosters better ties between partners and shorter time-to-market, thus reducing the product life cycle and increasing product competitiveness ERP and supply chain management streamline business processes Better customer support increases customer loyalty Customer/partner access to backend data improves efficiency