Intranet and extranet

Unlike local networks built on internal platforms, intranet and extranet systems use the Internet as their platform. This allows system users to connect from a distance, through an Internet connection.

Thecreation of intranet and extranet systems aims at improving the exchange ofinformation between the various network users. For these networks to besuccessful, the users" needs and the system"s functionality must be compatible.

In the creation of a quality intranet or extranet project, it is important to conduct an in-house functional analysis before the developmental phase can begin. This serves to define the needs of the users, and the utilities that must be developed in order to meet those needs.

The following table provides an overview of the most common requirements in this type of project, and the utilities used to meet these requirements.