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The document outlines the differences between the Internet, Intranet, and Extranet, highlighting their accessibility, ownership, and purpose. The Internet is a public network accessible to everyone, while an Intranet is a private network for a specific organization, and an Extranet allows external users limited access to an organization's Intranet. Each network serves distinct communication and information-sharing needs, with varying levels of security and cost-effectiveness.

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Difference Between Internet Intranet and Extranet 86

The document outlines the differences between the Internet, Intranet, and Extranet, highlighting their accessibility, ownership, and purpose. The Internet is a public network accessible to everyone, while an Intranet is a private network for a specific organization, and an Extranet allows external users limited access to an organization's Intranet. Each network serves distinct communication and information-sharing needs, with varying levels of security and cost-effectiveness.

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Difference Between Internet,

Intranet and Extranet


Before discussing briefly these three computer networks. Let us check the
difference between internet, intranet and extranet listed in the table below based
on various parameters. You can also check the difference between internet and
intranet here.
Key Difference Between Internet, Intranet and Extranet

Internet Intranet Extranet


Internet is open to the An intranet may be accessedExtranets are mostly used
public, but the other via the Internet, although its
by businesses and
two are heavily authentication requires organizations to limit access
censored. logging in. to secret information.
It is owned by no one. It is owned by a particular It is owned by single/
company/ organization. multiple organizations.
Everyone who is Only members of the Only members of the
organization and external
organization have access to
linked has access to it. members with logins
it.
have access.
Its goal is to provide Its goal is to Its goal is to allow members
information all communicate information and external members to
across the world. within the company. share information.
It is used by the It is used by employees It is used by the members
public. of the organization. having login information.
It is more cost-
effective to utilize. It is less cost-effective. It is also less cost-effective.
What is Internet?

The Internet is often known as the World wide web. The Internet is a network
built by the cooperative connectivity of millions of computers that are linked
together. The Internet is made up of:
• People: The network is used and developed by people.
• Resources: A group of resources that can be accessed through
those networks.
• A setup for collaboration: It is a collaborative arrangement that comprises
members of the research and education committees from all around the
world.
What is Intranet?

An intranet is a private network that only employees of a company may access. It's
the most restrictive of the three networks. Intranets, like the Internet, employ the
HTTP protocol over TCP/IP protocol, web servers, and web clients. Intranets differ
from the Internet in that private servers are not accessible to the general public. The
users' limitations are implemented through the usage of an internet firewall.

Companies use intranet so that they can store and share important documents and
lets teams use private messages and threads to communicate better and
collaborate on projects over a secure network. It is only accessible to a small
group of people. Intranets are mostly used to offer access to data and programs on
networked computers and servers within enterprises and organizations.
What is Extranet?

An extranet is a type of network that allows external users to access an


organization's intranet. An extranet is similar to an intranet, except that it is
accessed through a Web portal. An intranet is a private network that is only
available to members of the same group, corporation, or organization. Extranets
are quickly becoming a popular way for business partners to securely communicate
information.

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