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computer software. Compliers, interpreters, linkers and text editors are some of the basic tools used in
programming software.

Application software is used for commercial purpose. The application software is widely used in
educational, business and medical fields. Computer games are the most popular forms of application
software. Industrial automation, databases, business software and medical software prove to be of great
help in the respective fields. Educational software is widely used in educational institutes across the
globe.

Networking is the process by which two or more computers are linked together for a flawless
communication. By creating a network, devices like printers and scanners, software, and files and data
that are stored in the system can be shared. It helps the communication among multiple computers
easy. By computer networking the user access may be restricted when necessary.

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Computer Networking is the term associated with discipline of engineering. In a much broader way
Computer Networking is the communication between computer systems. There are two more devices that
are to be networked, one of which has to be a computer. The devices that are to be networked may be
placed at a distance of few meters from each other if they are connected via Bluetooth and at infinite
distance if they are connected by internet.
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information technology, and computer science also. The theoretical and practical applications are the
primary pillars of the Computer Networking studies.

The large areas of networks are done through internet, which covers the largest area that ever existed or
ever will, whereas, in a small area the computer networking is done through local area network or LAN. In a
small area like home or an office, the computers are connected through standard networking cables with the
network interface card in each computer.

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The Computer Networking Components are the Inter Working Unit or Intermediate Systems. There are data
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Firewall is the system designed for preventing the unauthorized access from or to any private network. The
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An intranet is a network within an organization, which is based on TCP/IP protocols, can be used only by the
members or employees of the organization who are given the authority of accessing it. With similar function
the websites of the intranet look similar to other websites on the internet. The only difference is that the
firewall stops unauthorized users from accessing the sites.

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Using the internet protocols, an intranet can also be defined as a private computer network. The main aim of
an intranet is to secure the information of an organization through network connectivity. To offer new
interfaces often an attempt is made to use Internet technologies while creating intranet.

It can also be said that intranet is a type of internet, which is only confined to the users of an organization.
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The term intranet is based on µintra' meaning internal and µnet' meaning network. Therefore, an intranet is
an internal network. It acts as an internal communications service within an organisation. With an intranet,
companies create a smaller, internal version of the internet that is designed to simply and conveniently
facilitate the sharing of different types of company information. An intranet has a similar structure to the
broader internet. However, it differs in that it is a smaller network and less public, being accessible only to
the members of an organisation.

Why build a corporate intranet service?

Uploading company information and resources to an intranet provides staff with easy access to shared
knowledge and information. A corporate intranet service increases productivity within the company as
information and knowledge are made more available. Time wasted organising and sorting files is reduced,
while collective knowledge within the company is improved. The intranet service also simplifies the task of
updating data and documents.

Intranets are usually accessible anytime from anywhere that the internet is available. To access an intranet
service from outside company premises, users simply require a URL and log-in details, such as a username
and password. This enables staff to access information via the intranet at their convenience. As the use of
an intranet service encourages information exchange, employees become more informed, empowering them
with the ability to make better, faster decisions.

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Intranet services are generally customised to meet the individual needs of a business. There are many
different types and purposes of intranets, and as such, intranet services vary greatly. The below provides a
brief explanation of some of these broad intranet categories.
1.c Human Resources Intranet Service: developed to aid the processes of the HR department. A human
resources intranet service generally incorporates training documentation, as well as contact databases,
employee surveys, candidate applications and screening, and more.
2.c Sales and Marketing Intranet Service: An intranet service that allows sales and marketing personnel to
access accurate product descriptions, sales scripts, market analysis and research. Typically, a sales and
marketing intranet will incorporate pricing charts, product info and demos, contact databases, sales
records, sales training and more.
3.c Information Systems Intranet Service: Information systems intranet services incorporate training
manuals, software and applications, technical support, resource scheduling, and more.
4.c Executive Intranet Service: Developed to help the executive team perform a multitude of roles, such as
liaison, figurehead, negotiator, delegator, and so forth. An executive intranet service will aid
communication with both internal employees and external contacts. An executive intranet can
incorporate departmental information, business contracts, meeting minutes, business metrics, external
contact information and more.
5.c Customer Service Intranet: As well as being an internal system, akin to other intranet service, a
customer service intranet can also allow external customers limited access for various self-help
requirements, such as tracking packages and checking delivery times, etc. A customer service intranet
can contain customer information, order entry and tracking, stocking information, customer FAQs,
technical support documents and more.
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finance departments. This type of intranet servicecan be integrated with or link directly to other
accounting software and systems, allowing for the automatic collation of information such as receipts,
 payments and other financial transactions. An accounting intranet service will often incorporate the
payroll, budgeting information, asset management, accounts support, financial reports, financial policies
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