Configuring Fax Services

Fax services for Windows Server have been around since the days of Windows NT. It has always left something to be desired in becoming an enterprise faxing solution, but over the years it has shown improvements in both features and in instructions on how an IT admin- istrator can con

Is a faxing service still needed, however? Simply put, yes. Even in a world where every- thing moves at a fast pace and more communication is done via email, faxing is still the of paper in their hands. In any case, fax services will not be going away anytime soon. Microsoft continues to support this older, but still heavily relied upon, resource. We will endeavor to show you how to con.

We assume you have already installed the Fax Service role using Server Manager. After you have completed the installation of the Fax Server Role, can use the Fax Service Manager to do the following:
Manage users

Configure fax devices

Set up routing polices for faxes Create rules for outgoing faxes
Archive received or sent faxes Track the use of fax resources
It is recommended you install the Windows Fax and Scan on your Windows 2008 Server machine because it will allow you to monitor the activity in the Incoming, Inbox, and Out- box folders. To install the Windows Fax and Scan role from the Server Manager, complete the following steps:

1. In the left pane, click Features, and then in the right pane, click Add Features (Figure 6.1).

2. In the Select Features section, select Desktop Experience and click Next.
3. On the next screen, choose Install.

If your users are using Microsoftreceive faxes using the built-in Windows Fax and Scan utility. Windows XP users can send faxes using the Fax Console utility. MCTS Windows 7 Configuration