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PRESENATION ABOUT

EXTRANET
BY
KISAKYE DIANA MICHELLE
REGISTRATION NUMBER: BU/UG/2017/107
COURSE UNIT: INTERNETAND COMPUTING
COURSE CODE: SCS3205
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 2

QUESTIONS
1.Write notes about extranet? (make less than 8 slide in power point)
Definition of Extranet
 Extranet refers to network within an organization, using internet to connect to the outsiders in controlled
manner.

 It helps to connect businesses with their customers and suppliers and therefore allows working in a
collaborative manner.

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Implementation of Extranet
 Extranet is implemented as a Virtual Private Networks (VPN) because it uses internet to connect to
corporate organization and there is always a threat to information security.

 VPN offers a secure network in public infrastructure (Internet).

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Implementation of Extranet
(Con’td)
 VPN uses Internet Protocol Security Architecture (IPSEC) Protocol to provide secure transactions
by adding an additional security layer to TCP/IP protocol.

 This layer is created by encapsulating the IP packet to a new IP packet as shown in the following
diagram:

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Benefits of Extranet
 provides access only to partners, vendors, and suppliers; sometimes, not essentially, but also to
some specific customers.

 its services are extended to users outside the company. Sometimes, it is also considered as a
specialized technique to practice business with other companies and selling products to the
customers

 Extranet technology provides security to data flow. An extranet service requires firewall server
management in order to provide security and privacy.

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Features of Extranet Services

 Extranet is an extended Internet service to the private business network.

 The services extend outside the corporate firewall.

 Sometimes, it can be referred to an Intranet, as it can be (partially) accessible to some outsiders (with
permission).

 The technique of extranet links two (or more) business organizations who share common business
goals.

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Application of Extranet
Extranet can be applied for the following services −

 It facilitates collaborative business between two (or more) companies

 By using this technology, a joint training program (with other company) is conducted

 By using electronic data interchange, large volumes of data are shared swiftly

 It is used to share product catalogues especially with wholesalers

 Extranet service is also used in providing customer support

 It is used to share business news with partner companies

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Advantages of Extranet
The advantages of Extranet services are as follows −

 It makes business (services) swift and faster.

 It helps greatly in improving the business communication.

 It helps in reducing the cost (especially in terms of stationery stuff).

 It helps in improving the efficiency and confidence of the employees.

 It reduces some big physical barriers (especially the geographical distance).

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Disadvantages of Extranet
 Hosting. Where the extranet pages will be held i.e. hosting extranet pages on your own server requires high bandwidth internet connection
which is very costly.

 Security. Additional firewall security is required if you host extranet pages on your own server which result in a complex security
mechanism and increase work load.

 Accessing Issues. Information can not be accessed without internet connection. However, information can be accessed in Intranet without
internet connection.

 Decreased Interaction. It decreases the face to face interaction in the business which results in lack of communication among customers,
business partners and suppliers.

 Reference
1. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/basics_of_computer_science/basics_of_computer_science_extranet.htm
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