Remote Desktop Manager supports multiple types of data sources. First decide which data source you are going to use. For guidance on selecting the right data source, check out our Devolutions Academy course: Choosing the right data source.
Upon initial installation, Remote Desktop Manager uses a local data source which is an SQLite database.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | PROS AND CONS |
|---|---|---|
| Devolutions Server | Remote Desktop Manager uses Devolutions Server to store session information. For more information, consult Devolutions Server. | Pros: Quick; Reliable; Secure; Supports all features such as attachments, Usage logs, Offline mode, and User management; Active Directory integration. Cons: Installation required. |
| Devolutions Cloud | Remote Desktop Manager connects to the Devolutions Cloud vault. For more information, see the products features and highlights and consult Devolutions Cloud. | Pros: Quick; Reliable; Secure; Shareable. Cons: Cannot be self-hosted; No offline mode. |
| Devolutions Cloud Free | Devolutions Cloud Free is the single-seat edition of Devolutions Cloud, our secure cloud vaults for organizing professional credentials and other sensitive data. | Pros: Simple; Secure; Scalable; Consistent; Free. Cons: Cannot be self-hosted; No offline mode. |
| Microsoft Azure SQL | Remote Desktop Manager uses the Microsoft cloud platform to save and manage all sessions. For more information, consult Azure SQL. | Pros: Quick; Reliable; Secure; Supports all features such as Attachments, Activity logs, Offline mode, and User management. Cons: Microsoft Azure needs to be configured. |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Remote Desktop Manager uses SQLServer to save and manage all sessions. This is one of the available data sources for a multi-user environment. For more information, consult SQL Server (MSSQL). | Pros: Quick; Reliable; Secure; Supports all features such as Attachments, Usage logs, Offline mode, and User management; SQL Server Express is free. Cons: SQL Server must be installed. |
| SQLite | Remote Desktop Manager uses an SQLite database to store session information. For more information, consult SQLite. | Pros: Quick; Reliable; Free database; Supports all features such as Attachments, Usage logs, and Offline mode. |
| XML | Remote Desktop Manager saves the settings directly in a file in the XML format. For more information, consult XML. | Pros: Easy backup; Can be edited manually or by an external system; No installation. Cons: No possibility of sharing; No security management; Possible conflict or data corruption; Does not support all features such as Attachments, Usage logs, Offline mode, Licenses, and User management. |
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