Create a New Data Source

  1. Open the Data Source Configuration window in File – Data Sources or by clicking the ellipsis button (will only show if you already have 2 existing data sources configured in Remote Desktop Manager) at the top of the Navigation Pane.
    Open Data Source menu
    Open Data Source menu
  2. Click the Add a New Data Source button.
    Add a New Data Source
    Add a New Data Source
  3. Select the type of data source to create.
    Select your Data Source type
    Select your Data Source type
  4. Configure the connection settings. To validate the information, click on Test Server or Test Connection (depending on the type of data source being created).
    SQL Server - Connection Tab
    SQL Server - Connection Tab
  5. Once created, select the new data source by selecting it from the data source drop-down list at the top of the Navigation Pane.
    Select your Data Source
    Select your Data Source

You may have to add a license to your data source. If you are using an Advanced Data Source, there is no need to add a license in Remote Desktop Manager as the license serial is retrieved directly from the data source.