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With a Microsoft Azure SQL data source, Remote Desktop Manager uses the Microsoft cloud platform to save and manage entries.
The following features are also supported:
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Minimum Requirement for Azure SQL Database for Remote Desktop Manager
Microsoft Azure SQL offers different service tier in its purchase model for DTUS. We recommend at minimum a Standard tier package S0 for 5 users and more. Visit their website for more information.
Highlights
- Supports User Management with a superior security model.
- Supports Offline mode for when the server or network is unavailable.
- Supports entry logs and attachments.
Get more information on Microsoft Azure SQL .
A proper database backup strategy should be implemented to prevent possible data loss.
Configuration
Consult the Configure Azure SQL topic for more information on the configuration.
Settings
General
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OPTION |
DESCRIPTION |
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| Name | Enter a name for the data source. |
| Host | Enter the server hostname or IP address. |
| Login mode |
Specify the authentication mode to use. Select between:
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Username |
Enter the username to access the Azure SQL database. |
| Password | Enter the password to access the Azure SQL database. |
| Always ask password | Prompt for the password when a user connects to the data source. |
| Allow change username | Allow the username to be edited when connecting to the data source (only with Always ask password enabled). |
| Database | Enter the name of the Azure SQL database. |
| Two factor | Enable the Multi Factor Authentication . |
| Test Database | Test the connection with the database to validate if the proper information has been provided. |
Settings
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OPTION |
DESCRIPTION |
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| Root filter | Enter the name of a root level folder to display only the entries contained in that folder. |
| Ping online method |
Indicate the preferred ping online method. Select between:
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Auto go offline |
Use the data source in offline mode when the ping method does not respond. |
| Disable lock | Disable the option to lock the data source directly. You can still lock the application but you won't be prompted for the data source password if this option is disabled. |
User Vault
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OPTION |
DESCRIPTION |
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| Type |
Select the type of User Vault to use. Select between:
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Upgrade
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| Create Database | Create the database on the SQL server to use Remote Desktop Manager . |
| Update Database | Update the database on the SQL server, if required to use Remote Desktop Manager . |
| Test Database | Test the connection with the database to validate if the proper information has been provided. |
| Email Schema to Support | Send your schema to the Devolutions Support team. |
VPN
Open a VPN to access your data prior to connecting to your Microsoft Azure SQL database.
Advanced
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OPTION |
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| Caching mode | Determines how the entries will be reloaded in the data source. For more information, please consult the Caching topic. |
| Connection timeout | Set the delay of the connection timeout. |
| Command timeout | Set the delay of the command timeout. |
| Auto refresh | Set the interval for the automatic refresh. |
| Prompt for offline mode on startup | Ask to use the data source in offline mode when a user connects to the data source. |
| Allow beta database upgrade | Allow beta upgrade of the database (when using a beta version of Remote Desktop Manager ). |
| Manage Cache | Manage the data source cache. On large data sources caching is a must and will increase performance significantly. For more information, please consult the Manage Cache topic. |
| More Settings | Edit the connection string values directly. |