Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER
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7
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The Internet, Intranets,
and Extranets
PRINCIPLES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The Internet is like many other technolo-
gies—it provides a wide range of services,
some of which are effective and practical
for use today, others that are still evolving,
and still others that will fade away from
lack of use.
Briefly describe how the Internet works, in-
cluding alternatives for connecting to it and the
role of Internet service providers.
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Originally developed as a document-man-
agement system, the World Wide Web is a
hyperlink-based system that is easy to use
for personal and business applications.
Describe the World Wide Web and how it works.
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Explain the use of Web browsers, search en-
gines, and other Web tools.
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Identify and briefly describe the applications
associated with the Internet and the Web.
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Because use of the Internet and World
Wide Web is becoming universal in the
business environment, management,
service and speed, privacy, and security
issues must continually be addressed
and resolved.
Identify who is using the Web to conduct busi-
ness and discuss some of the pros and cons of
Web commerce.
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Outline a process for creating Web content.
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Describe Java and discuss its potential impact
on the software world.
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Define the terms intranet and extranet and dis-
cuss how organizations are using them.
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Identify several issues associated with the use
of networks.
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