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