How you deploy an applet depends on whether users access the Web page through the Internet or an Intranet, and the type of browser they use. Note this information about your users, then follow the general guidelines below.

Deploying Applets on the Internet Versus an Intranet

When deploying applets:

• Use the applet tag if the Web page is accessed through the Internet, or if it is accessed through an Intranet in which people use different browsers.
• Use the object or embed tag if the Web page is accessed through an Intranet and you know which browser people use..

Deploying Applets for Specific Browsers

When deploying applets:

• For Internet Explorer only, use the object tag.
• For the Mozilla family of browsers only, use the embed tag.

If you must deploy an applet in a mixed-browser environment, follow the guidelines in the section Deploying Applets in a Mixed-Browser Environment.