It205 (Appendix F)

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Appendix F

The Nets Worksheet

Net Type Definition Key Characteristics Use in a

Business Setting

Internet A global network that connects millions of computers together.

Thousands of individual networks joined together through a series of legal agreements and commercial contracts. Public infrastructure

Anyone can access with ISP e-mail

file transfers

newsgroups

VoIP

World Wide Web

Intranet Network within a company that uses internet protocols and is accessible only by employees of the organization. Authorized users within a company allowed access and is secured with firewalls.

instant messaging

e-mail

sharing documents

company forms

Extranet Network within a company the uses internet protocols that allow limited access to customers and business. Authorized users can access company databases remotely through using VPN. Protected with firewalls. Exchange data

Access company data remotely

The Nets Worksheet

Scenario 1

EMH Technologies Corporation has set up a site that allows its employees to view their personal human resource data from remote computers. The site has an area where employees can view job postings within the company and make changes to their contact information. Employees can also sign up for technology courses electronically via the site. What type of network is EMH Technologies Corporation using?

Answer: intranet

Scenario 2

Soaps Galore is a small shop in Waterville, Maine that sells handmade soaps, bath products, and creams. Recently, Soaps Galore received a glowing review of their products in a national magazine. As a result of the magazine article, the store was flooded with phone calls from people all over the United States and Canada wanting to buy their products. To keep up with customer demand, they created a site that allows customers to purchase all of the products they carry in the Waterville store online. What type of network is Soaps Galore using?

Answer: Internet...