Implementing Extranets: The Internet as a Virtual Private Network
How to lay the groundwork for extranet applications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Implementing Extranets: The Internet as a Virtual Private Network
Chapter 2: A Return on Investment Analysis
Chapter Objectives
In Chapter 1, I gave you some definitions and lessons learned from using extranets. I hope that the previous chapter convinced you that there are some very significant business benefits to be gained by using the Internet as a virtual private network or extranet. (The terms Internet as a virtual private network, virtual private network (VPN), and extranet are used as synonyms throughout this book.)
In Chapter 2, we're going to switch gears a bit, become more technical, and examine the technology issues that are driving the costs, benefits, and return on investment analysis of using the Internet as a virtual private network. In examining these issues, you will develop a feel for the exciting possibilities, challenges, and changes going on around the Internet as a virtual private network. The objectives of this chapter are to:
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Discuss the cost drivers associated with using an extranet.
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Discuss some of the benefits that can be derived from using an extranet.
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Discuss the total cost of using an extranet and the effects of shifting cost from one of the elements of total cost to other elements.
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Give you some sample templates and tools that you can use to perform your own return on investment analysis of using the Internet as an extranet.
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Help you develop your own return on investment analysis and forecast of benefits and costs of using the Internet as an extranet.
Putting forecasts of benefits and costs and return on investment analysis in perspective should make...
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