> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/workspace-types.md). # Workspace types Remote Desktop Manager supports multiple types of workspaces. First decide which workspace you are going to use. For guidance on selecting the right workspace, check out our Devolutions Academy course: [Choosing the right workspace](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/1916054/activity/2667043). Upon initial installation, Remote Desktop Manager uses a local workspace 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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/server/). | **Pros:** Quick; Reliable; Secure; Supports all features such as attachments, [Usage logs](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/utilities/reports/logs/), [Offline mode](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/user-groups/settings/), and [User management](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/users/); 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](https://devolutions.net/hub/) and consult [Devolutions Cloud](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/devolutions-cloud/). | **Pros:** Quick; Reliable; Secure; Shareable. **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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/microsoft-azure-sql/). | **Pros:** Quick; Reliable; Secure; Supports all features such as [Attachments](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/window/attachments/), [Activity logs](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/reports/activity-logs/), [Offline mode](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/offline-mode/), and [User management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/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 workspaces for a multi-user environment. For more information, consult [SQL Server (MSSQL)](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/microsoft-sql-server/). | **Pros:** Quick; Reliable; Secure; Supports all features such as [Attachments](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/window/attachments/), [Usage logs](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/reports/activity-logs/), [Offline mode](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/offline-mode/), and [User management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/local-workspaces/sqlite/). | **Pros:** Quick; Reliable; Free database; Supports all features such as [Attachments](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/window/attachments/), [Usage logs](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/reports/activity-logs/), and [Offline mode](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/off). | | **XML** | Remote Desktop Manager saves the settings directly in a file in the XML format. For more information, consult [XML](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/local-workspaces/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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/window/attachments/), [Usage logs](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/reports/activity-logs/), [Offline mode](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/offline-mode/), [Licenses](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/licenses/), and [User management](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/administration/user-management/). | #### See also * [Devolutions Academy – Understanding vaults](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/3266630) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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