EXTRANET
B.K.SCH.OF PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
EXTRANET
Extranet:-
A private Network that Enterprises Use
to Provide Trusted Third Parties
[Suppliers, Vendors, Partners,
Customers other businesses] - Secure,
Controlled Access to Business
Information or Operations.
HOW IT WORKS ?
Network Within Co.,
Using Internet to Connect to the
Outsiders in Controlled Manner.
Helps to Connect Businesses with their
Customers , Suppliers & therefore
allows working in a collaborative
manner.
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Provides a Secure Network for Co. to
Share Information with Relevant
People Outside the Co.
Part of Co's Intranet Divided via a
Firewall. E.g. : An e-commerce site
Exchanges Information with its
Retailers, a Supplier's Through an
Extranet Network.
MAIN FEATURES :
Enhanced Communication:
Better Productivity:
Better Delivery of Information:
Effective Security:
FEATURES
Data Security:
Provides a Safe Environment for
Confidential Data Sharing Between Cos.
This Decreases the Chance of Loss of
Confidential Data & Increases
Productivity.
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Faster communication:
Allows to Connect Multiple Cos & Escalate
the Communication Between Them.
Flexibility:
Provides a Flexible & Scalable Environment
to Work on for Everyone Involved Leads To
Increases Productivity of the Co.
Cost:
Decrease Cost of Paperwork & Travel to
Some Extent.
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Authentication: Username & Password. Authorized
Users Can Access the Network.
Application Of Extranet: Integration of Supply
Chain. Delivery of Sales Information to partners.
Development & Usage of Web-based Electronic Data
Interchange
USERS: Extranet a Controlled Private Network that
Allows Access to Partners/Vendors/Suppliers or an
Authorized Set of Customers to a Subset of the
Information Accessible from Co's Intranet.
Types of Extranets
Types Of Extranets:
Project , Logistic, Integration , Employee
Information hub. Financial data
Extranet. Customer Platform.
Maximize Knowledge Sharing. Keep
Information Confidential & Secure.
Benefits of Extranets
Allowto Communicate & Collaborate
More Effectively - with Clients,
Customers/Stakeholders via a Secure
Network. Integrate supply chains –
e.g Consolidate Processes such as
Online Ordering, Order Tracking &
Inventory Management.
Advantages:
Security: Extranet formed as a Virtual
Private Network (VPN) as it assures a
Protected & Secure Communication
Across the Network. The information
shared between the organizations
could be highly confidential & an Extra
level of Security Makes Sure that None
of it is lost/ Accessed by Anyone else
other than the parties Involved.
Advantages: Contd…
Data:
When a Large Amount of Data to be
Transferred Between Organizations. An
Extranet Allows a large Amount of Data
Transfer Across the Network in a Secure
Fashion.
Advantages: Contd
• Network Sharing:
One/Multiple Cos. could Connect via
Extranet. E.g. Three Cos.
Collaboratively Working on the Same
Project Could make Use of Extranet or
an e-Commerce Site Sharing its Network
With Various Small Businesses.
Advantages: Contd
Communication:
Medium for Internal & External
Members/Cos to Connect to Third
Parties. Instead of allowing Third Parties
in the co’s Intranet Network & Giving
Access to Internal Resources, the
Extranet Provides a Lot More Flexibility
& Security for Everyone to
Communicate.
Disadvantages:
Complex Security:
Extranet Needs an Additional
Firewall if Hosted on its Own Server
Which Expands Workload &
Complex Security Mechanism.
Disadvantages: Contd….
Hosting:
• It Requires a High Bandwidth Internet
Connection. A High bandwidth internet
connection may not be possible for
everyone, which would lead to
Inefficiency In Work.
Disadvantages: Contd….
• Expensive: Costly Compared to
Intranet Due to the Extra Layer of
Security & Hosting charges.
• Limited: Accessed Through the
Internet Only. So, the work May Be
Halt/Slow Down f the Internet Goes
Down.
Difference Between Internet,
Intranet, Extranet
Internet.
Define: A Network of Networks Connecting
Millions of People/Devices Across the World.
Access: Public
Security: Low
Users : Everyone
Cost: Low Compared to Intranet & Extranet
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Intranet
Define: Cos Private Network Only Available
for Authorized Internal Members.
Access: Private
Security : High
Users : Employees /authorized person
Within the Co.
Cost: Low compared to Extranet &
High Compared to Both internet
Contd…
Extranet:
Co’s Private Network But Available For Both
Authorized Internal/External Members.
Access: Private
Security: High
Users: Internal/Third Parties like
Partners, Vendors, Customers.
Cost: High Compared to Both
Internet/Extranet.
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