extranets
Selective external intranets
Extranets are private networks that allow controlled access to outside parties—typically business partners, suppliers, or customers.
Unlike intranets, which serve only internal users, extranets extend across organizational boundaries while remaining secured from the public internet: The company set up an extranet so vendors could check inventory levels directly.
Internet's core protocol suite
- firewallNetwork access control system
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
server · hosting · domain · SSL · encryption · protocol · gateway · DMZ
Imposing entrance or gate
- gatewayPoint of access
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
password · authorization · VPN · permissions · multi-factor · token · session · firewall
Enterprise-to-enterprise commerce
- workflowSequential task progression
- supply-chainProduction-to-consumer pathway
- procurementObtaining goods externally
Integrated business management software
- CRMCustomer interaction tracking system
- SAPBusiness software giant
- OracleProphetic shrine or speaker
- SharePointMicrosoft's workplace file platform
TCP/IP
Internet's core protocol suite
- firewallNetwork access control system
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- VPNEncrypted network connection
bandwidth · server · hosting · domain · SSL · encryption · protocol · gateway · DMZ · proxy
portal
Imposing entrance or gate
- gatewayPoint of access
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
credentials · password · authorization · VPN · permissions · multi-factor · token · session · firewall · DMZ
B2B
Enterprise-to-enterprise commerce
- workflowSequential task progression
- supply-chainProduction-to-consumer pathway
- procurementObtaining goods externally
ERP
Integrated business management software
- internetwebsites, web, browsers, web browsers, website
extranetsintranets
Organization-only digital networks
private networks · local area networks · LANs · closed systems