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Data source types

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Remote Desktop Manager macOS supports multiple types of data source. First decide which data source you are going to use.

Upon initial installation, you will be running from a local data source which is an SQLite database.

Data Source Types

ICON NAME DESCRIPTION PROS AND CONS

DataSourceDODLarge
 Devolutions Online Drive Remote Desktop Manager macOS uses Devolutions Online Drive to store and synchronize your sessions. Access your sessions from anywhere using an Internet connection.

For more information, please consult Devolutions Online Drive.

Pros:

  • Quick.
  • Reliable.
  • Free service.

Cons:

  • No possibility for sharing.
  • No security management.

dvls-90X90
 Devolutions Server Remote Desktop Manager macOS uses Devolutions Server to store session information.

For more information, please consult Devolutions Server.

 Pros:

Cons:

  • Installation required.

DataSourceDropBoxLarge
 Dropbox Remote Desktop Manager macOS uses the Dropbox API to retrieve the XML file from the configured repository.

For more information, please consult Dropbox.

Pros:

  • Can be shared in read-only mode.
  • Backups (by Dropbox) are automatic.
  • Storage infrastructure is free (if within your free storage quota).

Cons:

  • No security management.
  • There is a possibility for conflict or data corruption to occur.
  • Does not support all features, such as attachments, Usage Logs, Offline Mode and User Management.
  • Dropbox integration uses the Dropbox SDK, so features exclusive to the Business or Enterprise editions are NOT supported.

DataSourceAzureLarge
 Microsoft Azure SQL Remote Desktop Manager macOS uses the Microsoft cloud platform to save and manage all sessions.

For more information, please consult Microsoft Azure SQL.

Pros:

Cons:

  • Microsoft Azure needs to be configured.

DataSourceSQLServerLarge
 Microsoft SQL Server Remote Desktop Manager macOS uses SQL Server 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:

  • SQLServer must be installed.

ApplicationHubLarge
 Devolutions Hub Business Remote Desktop Manager macOS connects to the Devolutions Hub Business Vault.

Note that there are different subscription levels for this product.

For more information, please see Products features and highlights and consult Devolutions Hub Business.

Pros:

  • Quick.
  • Reliable.
  • Secure.
  • Shareable.

Cons:

  • Cannot be self-hosted.
  • No offline mode.

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 Devolutions Hub Personal Remote Desktop Manager macOS 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 for sharing.
  • No offline mode.

DataSourceSQLiteLarge
 SQLite Remote Desktop Manager macOS uses a SQLite database to store session information.

For more information, please consult SQLite.

 Pros:

Cons:

  • No possibility for sharing.
  • No security management.

DataSourceXMLLarge
 XML Remote Desktop Manager macOS 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:

  • No possibility of sharing.
  • No security management.
  • There is a possibility for conflict or data corruption to occur.
  • Does not support all features, such as attachments, Usage Logs, Offline Mode and User Management.