Internet, Intranet, Extranet
Internet, Intranet, Extranet
Extranet
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Table of contents
Internet
• What is internet
• What is it used for
• Life before internet, Life after internet
• The internets set of rules
Intranet
• What is intranet
Extranet
• What is extranet
The difference between intranet and extranet
What is internet?
• The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that
communicate using standardized protocols, allowing users to access
and share information, resources, and services worldwide.bolatitid
What is used for?
The Internet makes it possible to quickly find information,
communicate with people around the world, manage your finances,
shop from home, listen to music, watch videos
Life before internet
Life after internet
What is intranet?
• An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization’s
members or employees. It typically uses Internet technologies but is
secured and restricted to internal users, facilitating communication
and collaboration within the organization.
What is extranet?
• An extranet is an extension of an intranet that allows controlled
access to external users, such as business partners, vendors, or
clients. It provides a secure way for these external parties to access
specific resources or information from the organization’s intranet.
EXAMPLES of EXTRANET
• Example: A manufacturing company may use an extranet to allow
suppliers to access inventory data and submit orders securely,
ensuring collaboration while keeping sensitive information private.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INTRANET AND
EXTRANET
Feature Intranet Extranet
Access Restricted to internal users Restricted access for specific
(employees) external users (e.g., partners,
clients)
Users Only members of the organization Authorized external parties along
with internal users
Purpose Internal communication, Secure collaboration and
collaboration, and resource sharing information sharing with external
stakeholders
Security High security, protected by firewalls Secure, but designed for controlled
access to external users