XML

Remote Desktop Manager stores the workspace configuration directly in an XML file. You can configure an automatic refresh interval to keep the workspace synchronized across your devices.

While the XML file can be shared between multiple locations, this workspace type does not provide conflict management. If multiple users access and modify the same file, update conflicts and other synchronization issues may occur. For this reason, the XML workspace is intended for a single user working across multiple computers rather than for collaborative use between several users.

All passwords stored in the XML file are encrypted by default. For additional security, you can define a custom password (master key) to fully encrypt the file contents. Keep in mind that if the master key is lost, the data cannot be recovered. Make sure to store or back up the master key securely in a safe location.

Settings

Windows

General

OPTION	DESCRIPTION
Name	Name of the workspace.
Filename	Specify the full path of the XML file used to save the data. Relative paths and environment variables can be used as well.
Master key	Add an additional layer of security by encrypting your workspace with a master key.
Always ask master key	Always prompts for the master key when connecting to the workspace.

Backup

OPTION	DESCRIPTION
Backup	Select between: None: No backup of your workspace will be created. File backup: Your backup will be saved to a chosen file.
Folder	Select the folder in which you want the backup to be saved.
Filename	Specify the backup name.
Master key	Encrypt your backup with a master key.

Switch to the Triggers tab to define when the backups should occur.

OPTION	DESCRIPTION
On entry modification	Creates a backup each time you edit an entry in the workspace.
Before switching workspace	Backs up automatically when you switch from one workspace to another.
On application close	Creates a backup whenever you close Remote Desktop Manager.
Backup interval	Schedules backups at a regular time interval (for example, every 10 minutes).

VPN

Open a VPN to access your data prior to connecting to your XML.

OPTION	DESCRIPTION
Type	Determines when the VPN should be launched.
RDM File	Specifies the path to a Remote Desktop Manager VPN configuration file.
Override credentials	Sets custom credentials that will be used for the VPN connection.

Advanced

OPTION	DESCRIPTION
Auto refresh on file change	Indicate if the application monitors the file changes to automatically refresh the workspace.
Disable reveal password	Disable the reveal password feature when a user accesses this workspace.
Allow custom images	This will enable the loading of any custom images in the tree view.
Read-only	Set the workspace in read-only. No new entry can be created, and the existing data cannot be edited.

macOS