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Introduction

One of the first realizations that most organizations have to wrestle with in relation to Intranets is that there are too many options. There are not just two or three choices for implementing the whole system, there are literally dozens of choices at every turn. The very large number of variations for ways to build Intranets makes planning critical.

Title Chapter Description
Intranets Unleashed 1 Tips on getting started, definitions, differences between Internet and Intranet.
Windows NT Internet and Intranet Development 1 Introduction to Web site development. Good general topic discussions such as standardizing on an HTML level and platform compatibility.
The Human Side of Intranets 1, 2 Challenges and issues of Intranets.
How Intranets Work 1 Global view of the Intranet.

Definitions

Be sure to include a list of definitions and possibly a discussion of high level concepts in the Intranet Plan. It will help both your staff and any consultants that are brought in to understand what management is really saying.

Title Chapter Description
Demystifying TCP/IP (2nd Ed.) 1 Network definitions.
Intranets Unleashed 11
Practical Guide to Intranet Client-Server Applications Using The Web 1 Most common Intranet terms defined.

Setting Expectations

Another important aspect of the Intranet pre-implementation is setting expectations. Setting the proper expectations is important in any business initiative. And most organizations do pay attention to expectations for important projects.

Title Chapter Description
The Human Side of Intranets 2 Benefits.

Organization Level Considerations

Organization level considerations are things that are affect the organization as a whole. They include:

Title Chapter Description
The Human Side of Intranets 4 "Managing an Effective Intranet.

Budget

The Intranet plan should include detailed estimated cost. There is no absolute set amount an Intranet should cost. It can be as simple as buying a PC to upgrading the whole network. Installing a firewall may also be part of the equation if one is not already part of the network.

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