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3 Intranet Implementation - Q3.1 Can you setup an Intranet without a TCP/IP connection ? HOW ?
If you are running Netscape Navigator to review how the pages look on my local machine try using a freeware dll file called mozilla.dll.
You can perfectly be using the Netscape web browser links that reference local files. Instead of being a link like "http://www.foobar.com/index.shtmll" you get a link that looks like "file:\\c:\website\index.shtml". All links, references to graphics files, and everything else works fine. This would not necessarily apply to interactive features that use cgi scripts, java, etc. (although there might be a way to get these to work also).
Consequently, it would seem that using this approach, you could set up a basic Intranet without webserver software, and without running tcp/ip stacks. Just put all the html files up on the Novell server, make sure that everybody's drives are mapped to a common standard , outfit all the clients with Netscape and Mozilla, and you've got a basic Intranet.
Note : If you want to do fancy java scripts, forms using cgi, etc., this might not work. Nononyx proposes softare that run under IPX/SPX.
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- Q3.2 Can you setup an Intranet without a Web server ?
Yes. You can have your web browser point to the html files stored on a local drive. However you would probably need a server for more dynamic applications like forms, cgi, java etc.
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- Q3.3 What is a firewall ? Where can i get more info on firewalls ?
A firewall is any one of several ways of protecting one network from another untrusted network. The actual mechanism whereby this is accomplished varies widely, but inprinciple, the firewall can be thought of as a pair of mechanisms: one which exists to block traffic, and the other which exists to permit traffic. Some firewalls place agreater emphasis on blocking traffic, while others emphasize permitting traffic.Refer to the firewall FAQ at:
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/firewalls-faq/faq.html
for more information.
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- Q3.4 What are the hardware and software components of an intranet ?
IP Network
HTTP Server
SMTP/POP3/IMAP4 Server
LDAP Server
X509 Certificate Server
Java ORB
Document Server
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- Q3.5 Can I run an Intranet on a Novell Netware based network ?
Yes. A simple setup can involve simple placing all your html files on a shared network drive and having your users point their browsers to this directory. ex. f:\intranet\home.htm
If you need to support more advanced applications based in CGI, Java etc you will need to setup a web server. This can be TCP/IP based server. You can get Novells Web Server (link to www.novell.com) or any one of the servers available in the market.
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- Q3.6 Is an Intranet simply a type of client-server system ?
Loosely defined Yes. You can also interpret an Intranet solution as being a superset of client server systems. Some people refer to an Intranet solution as a "thin" client based client server system. Yet others say Intranets are client-server systems done right. Take your pick
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- Q3.7 What convention should we use for assigning IP addresses on an Intranet ?
The official document from Internic on conventions for assignment of IP addresses for Intranets.
http://www.internic.net
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- Q3.8 Policies on Intranet
Q. What type of policy and procedures should be implemented in and intranet? Anyone have a set they can share??
A. Look at standard Network security policy. A intranet is only the application of Internet technology on a private network.
You need to look at who can setup a serverWho controls and maintains the information presented.Who has what level of access to what data. Some of the Security news groups and web servers have good references. Not many people are willing to publish their security policy.
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- Q3.9 Platform for Intranets
Q. We're students, and we're planning to set up an Intranet. What platform do you think is the most appropiate for a ... lets say about 100 users?A. You will probably need some more information on your environment to decide on the platform. Besides the number of users consider the following factors when considering hardware and software for your intranets.
Network topology
Server Operating system (UNIX v/s NT)
Client workstation types
Potential uses of the intranet
Potential traffic and bandwidth requirements
Existing browser and other legacy systems
Based on some or most of this information you will be able to narrow down to a few vendors and technologies. Remember the advantage of an intranet solution is that you can "mix-and-match". You aren't tied down to a particular vendor or a specific software. Keep an open mind. Do your research. Always keep the users in mind.
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