The data sources are at the heart of Remote Desktop Manager . They are the container that holds entries.
Settings
A data source can be a local file or a database (either local or shared). Multiple data sources can be managed at the same time as seen below.
Create a data source
Please consult our Create a new data source topic for more information.
Multiple data sources
Multiple data sources can be configured, but there is only one active at a time.
Switch from one data source to another by using the data source drop down list.
Startup data source
You may assign a data source to open automatically when Remote Desktop Manager starts.
| OPTION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Use default data source | Select the data source to connect to when the application starts. |
| Last used data source | Connect to the last used data source. |
| Prompt for data source | Prompt the user to for a data source to connect to. |
Data Source Settings (System Settings)
Advanced Data Sources can manage a lot more settings related to the database and security. Those settings are saved directly in the database. For more information, please consult the Data Source Settings (System Settings) topic.