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April 20, 2021
Many IT professionals use Remote Desktop Manager throughout our organization. Remote Desktop Manager is a critical component of working in many different server environments. It organizes remote connectivity to servers in such a way that it makes it easy to jump around in and out of servers to do needed work. The folder structure is similar to Windows Explorer and makes it easy to organize the servers in logical groups. Credentials can be managed easily in one place and applied to individual or groups of servers. Lots of flexibility in setting up the environment, this can be a huge time saver if utilized.
- Remotely access hundreds of servers in a clean and organized environment.
- Swap back and forth between several live sessions easily with tabs.
- If using more than one monitor with different resolutions, moving Remote Desktop Manager server resolutions don't match the second monitor when moving from one monitor to another.
March 17, 2020
Remote Desktop Manager is used for transparency of new remote locations taken over from different companies.
- Transparency of the infrastructure.
- Password management.
- Documentation.
- Usability (MS look and feel).
- Picture acrobatics.
November 18, 2019
Remote Desktop Manager is an application that enables the computer users to log unto another computer (usually company machine), in a remote location, to perform a task.
When such a task involves assisting or troubleshooting to resolve an incident, it is called Remote Assistant. Whatever the case may be, the concept is built on connecting to from a base computer to another computer in a remote location to perform a task.
When such a task involves assisting or troubleshooting to resolve an incident, it is called Remote Assistant. Whatever the case may be, the concept is built on connecting to from a base computer to another computer in a remote location to perform a task.
- Customer service delivery, whereby you can connect to clients to assist and resolve an incident.
- Working from home logging onto office based machine.
- It helps to attend to a problem more quickly, thereby saving the cost of relocation and commuting to distant places.
- Speed and cost elements are critical here.
- A case in point is where there are connectivity issues like congestion, poor network, or absence of it.
- Access control or security concerns that may prevent the service giver from accessing and assisting the client.
- Where the expected feedback may not be adequately communicated to the service giver due to the client's limited knowledge, this would be different if the assisting Technician/Engineer is physically present.
October 14, 2019
Remote Desktop Manager is used by many team members within my organization and I recommend it to any users I see using a Remote Desktop type product. It allows for storing and creating various different connection types. It keeps a backup of your connections. It allows for searching for your various connections. Any type of remote connection type that is needed can be accomplished with a single product.
- Allows for storing large numbers of connection profiles.
- Multiple connections can be performed at a single time all within a single window.
- Can backup and restore connection settings or store in the secure cloud.
- It can track/report on users activity.
- It could be a little faster to load/startup.
- It could be a little faster when connecting to remote clients.
November 12, 2019
RDM is being used by the whole organization, at least for everyone involved in remote support to our customers.
That is about 120 users. We used to create manual connections, which was very inefficient. With the use of RDM, almost all customer connections are automated now. My colleagues are now able to work way more efficiently.
That is about 120 users. We used to create manual connections, which was very inefficient. With the use of RDM, almost all customer connections are automated now. My colleagues are now able to work way more efficiently.
- Centralized information in SQL database.
- 1 click connection.
- Logging of all used sessions.
- Notification when a user has left using a session, so others can start using it.
October 14, 2019
I'm using RDM since 2011. It's a really easy program where you can store and share (securely) all kinds of connections you can think of. For smaller companies, it lacks security features like 2FA, but for some time now, you can log in to RDM using your Office365 account, where you can set it to use MFA. However, it would be better if also smaller companies could use the native security features in RDM (or DPS). Other then that, I like it!
- Store every type of connection.
- Share with colleagues.
- Not all security features are available for smaller companies (like 2FA).
September 08, 2019
I use it on a daily basis as my one-stop app for all my daily IT support needs, it means I have quick and easy access to all my client's sites and sessions in one app. Before Devolution's Remote Desktop Manager, I had to use several applications to do the same jobs I now do with just the one app.
- Massive selection of entry/session/credential/notes.
- Multiple data source types available to use, some of which are hosted by Devolution themselves
- Has an addons manager which means if you can't find what you're looking for in regards to entry/session/credential/note types, etc., then you can probably download those via the addon manager.
- I would like to see advanced auditing in the Devolution's drive data source like there are in some of the others. But that's just something I'd like to see, it doesn't hinder my using the app.
- I would love to see even more addons available from even more software and service developers, but again the addon manager is great already so it's not a hindrance what so ever.
It is used to access our electronic displays remotely. I can run around and plug in a keyboard into each of the PCs that run our electronic displays and work on them directly but it is way more efficient to log into the backend of each and make the change on each of them at the same time. I also use RDM to connect to servers and make changes on them as well. The servers have no local access because they are VMs but I can remote into them and make changes. RDM makes it possible to have all of those connections at the same time on different tabs so I can get a lot of work done is a short period of time.
- You can connect to many different types of systems, RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, VPN, WebDAV, FTP, ARD and more.
- Your session data can be stored in a cloud system to move them back and forth on multiple devices.
- You can also send commands to the systems via actions, so if you have repetitive tasks it helps make it quicker.
- The system takes a bit of screen real estate.
- It takes a bit to set it up when you have many different systems that you want to connect.
- There are more features than I will ever find and I wish I knew them all but I can't even expect to find them all.
June 07, 2018
I use it in multiple companies to access my resources. I also use it at home to support my customers. I've created some automatic connections so I don't have to start my VPN connections all the time. I don't have to worry if I'm on site VPNed in or not, RDM does the checking and connecting for me. It saves me time when I'm in a hurry to connect to a resource to fix an issue. Also, I use a shared data source on OneDrive so I don't have to spend my time copying my password to different laptops. Saves me time and hassle. The price is very reasonable and with the amount of time, I save it's well worth the coins. I've been using it for years and have not seen a product that makes me want to change.
- Creates dynamic connections that don't require me to remember all my passwords
- Creates dynamic connections that don't require to check if I'm local or remote. RDM does it for me
- Support multiple types of connections and information repository.
- Honestly, for my usage, I have not found any missing features. It works great and does what it needs to for me.
May 28, 2018
We use Remote Desktop Manager as a business critical application by storing the password for more than 1000 corporate clients. It is used by our internal call center and project staff to connect to the different client sites and IT infrastrucutre. The reason why we use it is to keep the client password secret for our staff and protect the business if we have to replace or fire one of our techs without them knowing the actual password.
- Prevents passwords from being leaked through the organisation
- Centralises password information in a secure database
- Manage our clients in one tool
- Eventually could be used by users instead of IT staff
- Slow to load database when you have a lot of files or documentation
We are using it for our PAM solution as well as other teams are using a central database for a group of servers. It gives a better way to user our PAM solution for RDP purposes.
- The ability to connect with our PAM tool.
- Not sure just started using the tool about 3 months ago.
February 09, 2018
I am using it in conjunction with VPN to manage customer servers. It is used by at least three other consultants. It addresses the need to organize multiple customers and their servers and keep organized about it along with keeping credentials in one place.
- Store information on multiple customers
- Keep RDP sessions organized
- Allow multiple sessions in tabs
- Better password management for multiple SSH hosts.
- MySQL support
Our whole department uses Remote Desktop Manager (RDM). The issues that it solves is being able to access our department servers across the campus. Since our information is sensitive having the ability to log in via RDM has shown to be very helpful at letting us present information to our customers as well as keep our information about how we run business secure.
- Provides a secure network connection to your base computer, as well as allows for mobility.
- Company provides great customer support and troubleshooting if needed.
- Allows your in-house IT department to troubleshoot computers remotely, which is especially helpful in large meetings when you are having technical difficulties.
- I have also noticed a smooth file transfer process.
- Sometimes the connection has trouble or freezes on you and you have to start over.
- A little more onscreen "help" would be nice for the employees that need a little extra guidance.
- It would also be cool if the computer you are trying to access did not have to be on when you are accessing it.
January 30, 2018
My employer collaborates with over 100 companies across the province, we manage almost all our clients with RDM.
- Remote connection to servers
- Logins and passwords
- Software license key management
- Implementing a "favorites" tab or group
- Allowing you to send a message to the person already connected to a device
- Auto-disconnect from a session
January 29, 2018
In my current role, we are not using Remote Desktop Manager but I sure wish we would. I have used RDM for awhile in the non-profit where I volunteer for IT duty. There are so many different functions and features in it that I can't understand why we aren't considering it at my current place of employment. Coming from things like VNC and others we use and have used I can only say that you should really try out RDM for yourself. No matter how many words are written that may or may not convince you to try it you should ignore those and try it out yourself. That's the only way you can truly discover the benefits from RDM. Be sure even after using it for a while you will still be discovering new and intriguing features.
- I like the management console because you get to use the different features from one and the same place
- Security and user management as these days good security is vital.
- The log feature is nice as it allows you an easy overview of what was done with Remote Desktop Manager
- Powershell cmndlet scripting as i'm a powershell geek.
- Can't immediately think of a feature that hasn't been discussed in the Devolutions community. Suggest you head over there to check it out.
January 22, 2018
I use it personally to help support 25 in-house Servers and 12 cloud servers. It allows me to access all the servers (and some desktop machines) in one simple application. As I use multiple different computers, the online cloud database that Devolution offers is fantastic as I can load that one a new machine, and I have all my same access and layout right there. The options and features that the application offers is next to fantastic haven't found anything I am unable to access
- It allows me to access all the servers (and some desktop machines) in one simple application.
- As I use multiple different computers, the online cloud database that Devolution offers is fantastic as I can load that one a new machine, and I have all my same access and layout right there.
- The options and features that the application offers is next to fantastic haven't found anything I am unable to access
- Nothing that I have come across as of yet.
December 12, 2017
I am using the full version as a personally paid version due to the significant value it provided me. I have influenced others to use the free version and make the decision for themselves, however the company has not purchased it for anyone.
- Connects to MANY different connection types such as FTP, SSH, and RDP (to name the ones I personally used). Also interfaces with many other solutions/application to extend that connectivity to a variety of other applications such as SQL Server Management Studio, WinSCP, etc. Even tools that duplicate RDM, such as Putty, so you don't have to rebuild from scratch.
- Maintains credentials from a variety of secured sources, both local and remote. Can link to multiple back-end credential managers as well, including KeePass, Secret Server, etc. Also offers their own RDM Server that backends RDM with Enterprise Level Credential Management, if another option is not already being used (or even if it is, actually - it supports multiple connections).
- Can chain connections to make a single process for connecting to a specific resource. The most common example is VPN connection required before connecting to a remote server.
- Supports many 2FA/MFA solutions including Google and Duo (the two I use currently) Others are supported but need to be looked up (don't have the list readily available).
- 2FA solutions - Need more of the enterprise options. In particular, RSA's solution is NOT supported but used by so many as to be something that should really be added if at all possible.
- Connection Setups - The online manual is very large due to the number of options available making it difficult to figure out what is needed to complete a connection setup. Perhaps a wizard or something to simplify setup for the most common setups would be helpful.
It allows our team to share RDP config and password and prevent us from duplicating that information all on our side. It also allows us to be a lot more effective with password changes because of inherited password on folders.
- Organize your RDP sessions
- Enter your password once and apply it via inheritance on multiple RDP sessions (either shared or personal passwords)
- Share RDP sessions with colleagues (stop duplicating configuration)
- UI is hard to customize
- So many features that are spread everywhere - makes it difficult to leverage most of them
- A lot of UI elements seem out of place and are not really user-friendly
We use RDM for the management of our own and certain customer systems. We began using it as a central tool repository, which allowed us to consolidate connections, sessions and information about these systems in a single location. It has since evolved into a management system where we log activity, document and perform maintenance on all of our own and customer systems. It has been a real time saver, allowing us to focus on more critical tasks and preventing redundant work.
- Documentation and logging of systems activity.
- Allow multiple sessions/connections an many different platforms. SSH, FTP, TeamViewer, RDP, VNC just to mention a few. You can even combine sessions with VPN's for secure activity.
- Controlling user access to systems.
- I would like to see a consolidated dashboard/report/logs on all system activity.
- Real Time data collection on systems for CPU Memory and Hard Drive usage.
- Mobile Password Management.
November 16, 2017
I use Remote Desktop Manager on a daily basis. I use it to RDP to the servers I support; I use it to open SSH sessions to VMware hosts. I use it to launch the VMware VI Client; I use it to launch multiple websites I use regularly. I do all of these things with embedded passwords so I only have to enter my password into the credential repository once and from then on it can be used for multiple entries. Using this tool saves me from having to install multiple other tools on my PC to manage and support my environment. I'm able to quickly search for entries, use the password generator to great passwords for service accounts (choosing length, characters to include, etc), and I find the Keep Tab On Disconnect feature to be a very helpful one. As someone who works in IT and has to reboot servers on a regular basis to fix issues, upgrade, etc. This feature is great and keeps me from having to keep trying to reconnect, etc.
I don't know what I'd do without this tool! It's invaluable!
I don't know what I'd do without this tool! It's invaluable!
- Manages all your entries in an organized fashion.
- Keeps all your credentials in one place for easy management.
- Has multiple add-ons and integrated tools to accomplish many different tasks.
- There are so many different features it can be overwhelming. There are many I don't use.
- It's not a complaint that I have but I've had coworkers complain, "oh, look RDM is prompting for another upgrade." To me, having to install an update once a month or so isn't a bad thing. They're fixing bugs, and introducing new features.
- Sometimes, finding where to change a specific setting can be rough, with the properties for an entry having multiple sections, sometimes you have to make the change globally from the main settings section, etc.
I have been using Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) by Devolutions for many years now. It is literally one of the first tools I load on to new laptops. Once you start using it, you will wonder how you ever got by without it. The functionality and capability of the product are way beyond its name. RDM is the Swiss Army Knife of utilities when it comes to connecting to almost anything.
- Allows me to have almost any type of connection capable in one place
- Control over the remote experience is amazing
- There are so many features it is hard to even begin to put my favorites list together
- Yes, it is that good!
- I have zero complaints.
To my knowledge, it is being used primarily in the IT department within various roles. It addresses a need to centralize my credentials with the many servers I manage. It greatly streamlines the management and storage of machine names and credentials. When you manage several hundred to thousands of servers, this is a huge advantage.
- Centralized repository
- Ability for a single database for changes to machines
- The process of linking an external credential repository could be easier
November 03, 2017
Remote Desktop Manager is extremely useful in my day to day work and it is so much more than a tool for RDP. IT on different customer sites with different credentials and remote access types, like RDP, Citrix, SSH-Clients, Websites, etc. Remote Desktop Manager helps me to have quick access to the customer environment.
- Organizes your Remote Desktop connections
- Quick search lookup
- Ability to use tabs to move to different sessions.
- The ability to have custom themes.
- Have a realtime connections status. Dropped packets or delays.
- The ability to to customize the interface so it appears as a local tool.
To administrate all the technology assets of our internal and external clients. It simplifies the access and management of an heterogeneous equipment, with great credentials administration and security options for any level of technical users. The mobile app is a really helping tool to solve minimal problems on the go, without the need to sit in your workstation.
- Focus on teamwork, centralized storage for access and configs
- Security at all levels, you can grant a user with the access to an asset without sharing the password
- Conector specific for vcenter
It is not used by my organization, It is used by me personally. It speeds up my daily work, helping me to manage a lot of remote desktop connections with different sets of credentials.
- RDM natively integrates with KeePass which I am using for storing my passwords. So then I have to only manage credential records there.
- RDM helps to work with different RDP connection with different sets of credentials
- RDM could be less complex in navigation
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What is Remote Desktop Manager?
Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) centralizes all remote connections on a single platform that is securely shared between users and across the entire team. With support for hundreds of integrated technologies — including multiple protocols and VPNs — along with built-in enterprise-grade password management tools, global and granular-level access controls, and mobile apps to complement desktop clients for Windows and Mac, RDM is presented as a Swiss Army knife for remote access. RDM is built to enable IT departments to drive security, speed and productivity throughout the organization, while reducing inefficiency, cost and risk.
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Remote Desktop Manager Pricing
- Has featureFree Trial Available?Yes
- Has featureFree or Freemium Version Available?Yes
- Does not have featurePremium Consulting/Integration Services Available?No
- Entry-level set up fee?No
| Edition | Pricing Details | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Single User Subscribtion | 199.99 | Per Named User |
| Site | 4999.99 | Unlimited Users, Single Site |
| Country | Contact Us | Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Single Country |
| Global | Contact Us | Unlimited Users, Multiple Sites, Worldwide |
Remote Desktop Manager Customer Size Distribution
| Consumers | 15% | |
| Small Businesses (1-50 employees) | 25% | |
| Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees) | 50% | |
| Enterprises (> 500 employees) | 10% |
Remote Desktop Manager Support Options
| Free Version | Paid Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | ||
| Forum/Community | ||
| FAQ/Knowledgebase | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Video Tutorials / Webinar | ||
| Phone |
Remote Desktop Manager Technical Details
| Deployment Types: | On-premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems: | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application: | Apple iOS, Android |
| Supported Countries: | Worldwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Remote Desktop Manager?
Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) from Canadian software company Devolutions is a remote administration and credential management tool for securely centralizing multiple remote connections and sensitive data.
What are Remote Desktop Manager's top competitors?
ASG-Remote Desktop, mRemoteNG, and Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) are common alternatives for Remote Desktop Manager.
What is Remote Desktop Manager's best feature?
Reviewers rate Remote management of servers & workstations and Remote Active Directory® management highest, with a score of 10.
Who uses Remote Desktop Manager?
The most common users of Remote Desktop Manager are from Mid-size Companies and the Information Technology & Services industry.