Crafting an Intranet

An intranet resembles the Internet, comprising interconnected documents. However, intranet content remains private and typically accessible only within a local area network (LAN) or with appropriate login credentials.

Establish a Local Area Network (LAN)

Opt for a Web Server

Set Up a Web Browser

Craft Your Intranet Design

Establish Security Measures

Implement Backup Procedures

Maintain and Secure Your Intranet

Promote Your Intranet to Staff

• Your intranet can include links to pages on the World Wide Web to give users access to additional content.
• Make sure the content on your Intranet is interesting, fluid, regularly updated and error free.
• Use a word processor program to create the web pages when making your intranet or download free software.

• Local area network (LAN)
• Web server
• Web browser
• Intranet design
• Storage for backing-up server
• Virus security software
• Documents, forms and other content
• Web designer
• Marketing plan