Data source types

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, you are running from a local data source which is a SQLite database.

ICONNAMEDESCRIPTIONPROS AND CONS
!!logo-dvlsDevolutions ServerRemote Desktop Manager uses Devolutions Server to store session information.
For more information, please consult Devolutions Server.
Pros: Cons:
  • Installation required.

!!logo-hubDevolutions Hub BusinessRemote Desktop Manager connects to the Devolutions Hub Businessvault.
Note that there are different subscription levels for this product.
For more information, please see the products features and highlights and consult Devolutions Hub Business.
Pros:
  • Quick.

  • Reliable.

  • Secure.

  • Shareable.

Cons:
  • Cannot be self-hosted.

  • No offline mode.

!!logo-hub-personalDevolutions Hub PersonalRemote Desktop Manager uses Devolutions Hub Personal to store and synchronize your sessions. Access your sessions from anywhere using an Internet connection.
For more information, please consult Devolutions Hub Personal.
Pros:
  • Quick.

  • Reliable.

  • Free service.

Cons:
  • No possibility of sharing.

  • No offline mode.

!!DataSourceAzureLargeMicrosoft Azure SQLRemote Desktop Manager uses the Microsoft cloud platform to save and manage all sessions.
For more information, please consult Azure SQL.
Pros: Cons:
  • Microsoft Azure needs to be configured.

!!logo-microsoft-sqlMicrosoft SQL ServerRemote Desktop Manager uses SQLServer to save and manage all sessions. This is one of the available data source for a multi-user environment.
For more information, please consult SQL Server (MSSQL).
Pros: Cons:
  • SQL Server must be installed.

!!DataSourceSQLiteLargeSQLiteRemote Desktop Manager uses a SQLite database to store session information.
For more information, please consult SQLite.
Pros:
!!DataSourceXMLLargeXMLRemote Desktop Manager saves the settings directly in a file with the XML format.
For more information, please consult XML.
Pros:
  • Easy backup.

  • Can be edited manually or by an external system.

  • No installation.

Cons:
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