Description
Devolutions Password Server (DPS) allows to control access to privileged accounts and manage sessions through a secure solution. For more information, consult the product's web site here. |
The Remote Desktop Manager PowerShell Module, which is called RemoteDesktopManager.PowerShellModule.dll, is located in the Remote Desktop Manager installation directory. If you want to manually import the module in another application, for instance PowerShell ISE, you can use the Import-Module CmdLet to load the module. Remote Desktop Manager Jump is now fully integrated and built in Remote Desktop Manager 12.
Highlights
•Highly secured server for your company.
•Shared connection and credentials with multiple users.
•Installed on-premises; can be deployed online.
•Support Windows authentication and Active Directory group integration.
•Optimized client and server side caching.
Devolutions Password Server supports Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Azure as a data store. |
For more information, please consult these topics:
•Devolutions Password Server installation instructions
•Devolutions Password Server Security Checklist
Configure the server data source on all your client machines
Enter a name of the data source and the URL for the Host. Ensure you use the correct protocol if SSL is required by the server (https).
Export the data source, then import the file in your client workstations as described Import/Export Data Source.
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Settings
General
OPTION | DESCRIPTION |
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Name | Enter a name for the data source. |
Host | Enter the URL of the DVLS instance. Example: http://<hostname or IP address>/<instance name> |
Use Windows authentication | Use the same credentials are your current Windows user. |
Use Office365 authentication | Use the same credentials as your current Office365 user. Choose an authentication option: •Default: Create a new authentication token each time and keeps it in the memory only. •Persitent: Takes the saved token, if it does not exist, will create a new one and save it. •Linked account: Takes a saved token from Windows (registry). |
Always prompt for credentials | Always ask for the username and password when connecting to the data source. |
Username | Enter the username to connect to the data source. Open office online. |
Password | Enter the password to connect to the data source. |
Always ask password | Always ask for the password when connecting to the data source. |
Test Connection | Test the connection with Devolutions Password Server to validate the credentials. |
Settings
OPTION | DESCRIPTION |
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Remote tools access mode | Select whether the Remote Tools will be accessed locally or through the host. |
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. |
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Private Vault
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OPTION | DESCRIPTION |
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Type | Select the type of Private Vault to use. Select between: •Default: use the default Private Vault, which is stored in the database. •None: disable the Private Vault for all users. •Online Drive: use a Devolutions Online Drive file (*.dod) as a Private Vault. |
VPN
Open a VPN to access your data prior to connecting to your Devolutions Password Server.
Advanced
OPTION | DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
Ping online method | Indicate the preferred ping online method. Select between: •None •Web request |
Popup license expiration | Determine how the application advises of the license expiration. Select between: •All •Only Administrator(s) •Disabled |
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 the user connects to the data source. |
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. The application still can be locked but the user is not prompted for the data source password when unlocking the application. |
Since launching Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) more than a decade ago, MANY things have changed. We are now over 100 employees (Devolutions used to be only one person), Remote Desktop Manager is used by more than 400,000 users, and our list of products is continually expanding, as we now offer Universal Access and Password Management Solutions.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the key benefits of having an RDM subscription. Subscriptions are available in 1-year and 3-year terms, and RDM offers four important benefits for IT pros:
1. Latest Security Updates
These days, nothing is more important than security — to you, and to us. Our cybersecurity team regularly reviews code (both existing and planned), in order to ensure that it meets the highest security standards. Our cybersecurity team also works very closely with our developers to educate them on best practices regarding vulnerabilities and threats.
The threat landscape is always changing — and unfortunately, not for the better. Today’s hackers are much more sophisticated than in years past, and they are increasingly targeting SMBs. With a valid RDM subscription, you will automatically benefit from ongoing security updates and improvements so you can stay secure and productive.
2. New Features, Performance Improvements, and Bug Fixes
We are focused on (ok, maybe a little obsessed with) improving RDM’s performance, because we want to give you the power and speed you need to control the IT chaos in your world. Each year, we make thousands — yes, thousands — of updates to RDM, which include new features, fixes, improvements, and integrations, and many of these updates are based on your feedback. With a valid RDM subscription, you will always have the latest and greatest version.
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By the way, if you would like proof of our commitment to continuous improvement, here is the change history for RDM, as well as our other products. We recommend that you get yourself a nice coffee and get comfortable, because there are A LOT of improvements here (hey, we warned you that we are obsessed!):
- RDM: https://remotedesktopmanager.com/release-notes
- DPS: https://server.devolutions.net/release-notes
- Wayk: https://wayk.devolutions.net/wayk-now/release-notes
- DPH: https://password.devolutions.net/release-notes
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3. Technical Support
We know that IT pros are busy and have no time to waste trying to find answers or get advice. That is why we have a team of 10 full-time support experts. And when we say “experts” we mean exactly that. Our team understands RDM (along with our other products) inside and out. That being said, if you’re not an IT pro, don’t worry: our support team also knows how to explain complex topics, issues, and workflows in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
It is also worth mentioning that while some companies (which we will not name!) make it extremely difficult to get support, we make it EASY to reach us with multiple support channels. For example, you can:
- Submit a support ticket
- Post in our forum
- Send an email
- Meet us in person (right now because of the pandemic we are not offering this option, but we will once this is over, and we’d love to meet you!)
In case you’re curious, I did some number crunching and right now our expert support team is resolving an average of 758 tickets per month. The most popular method of connecting with us is live chat (an average of 517 per month), followed by phone (an average of 127 calls per month).
Keep in mind, though, that you need a valid RDM subscription to get support. Once you have a subscription, you can access support as much as you wish. Our team is very responsive, and do not be surprised if you post in our forum and get a response from our CEO David!
4. Integration with Other Devolutions Products and Third-Party Products
RDM features more than 200 add-ons and integrations. To make sure everything is working properly and securely, you need to be using the latest version — which means having a valid RDM subscription.
This is especially important when using RDM with other Devolutions products, such as Devolutions Password Server (DPS). Unless you are using the latest version of both products, you will encounter incompatibility issues and bugs.
Need Help or Advice?
If you need help renewing your subscription for RDM or any of our other products, or you need advice on which licensing option (i.e. single user, site, country, or global) is best for your needs, please contact us.