Extranets The Complete Sourcebook Author:Richard H. Baker The Internet/Intranet explosion has spawned Extranets--dynamic, wide-area networks that allow people outside company walls to link up to the corporate Intranet. Extranets are soaring because they facilitate a seamless flow of information and commerce among employees, suppliers, and customers--and because they sharply reduce communication costs. ... more »In the first full-scale guide to the subject, Richard Baker describes in depth the many profitable applications for Extranets, from communications and customer service to product development, marketing and sales. Writing for network managers, he shows how to plan the installation, ensure security (an especially pressing concern), and take advantage of the broad range of Extranet uses. Case studies illustrate the growth and development of successful Extranets at several companies.« less