Summary
- A fax server is used to manage sending, receiving, and storing faxes over a network.
- Fax servers are outdated and come with issues like scaling difficulties, limited flexibility, high maintenance costs, and security risks.
- Better alternatives include online fax solutions, VoIP services for faxing over the internet, and document management systems for virtual faxes.
- Online fax services offer cost-effectiveness, scalability, flexibility, and security compared to traditional fax servers.