

File - load, save, and close RDCMan file groups.There are several top-level menus in RDCMan: The Remote Desktop Connection Manager display consists of the menu, a tree with groups of servers, a splitter bar, and a client area. Any legacy RDG file opened and saved with this version will be backed up as filename.old The Display Upgrade note: RDG files with this version of RDCMan are not compatible with older program versions. You can obtain this from the Microsoft Download Center: XP Win2003 User with OS versions prior to Win7/Vista will need to get version 6 of the Terminal Services Client. Passwords are stored securely by encrypting with either CryptProtectData using the (locally) logged on user's authority or an X509 certificate. Thus when you change your lab account password, you only need to change the password stored by RDCMan in one place. Servers can inherit their logon settings from a parent group or a credential store. You can view all the servers in a group as a set of thumbnails, showing live action in each session. You can connect or disconnect to all servers in a group with a single command. It is useful for managing server labs where you need regular access to each machine such as automated checkin systems and data centers. RDCMan manages multiple remote desktop connections. Verdict:Ī useful tool for organising your connection and virtual machine details.Download Remote Desktop Connection Manager (530 KB) Run now from Sysinternals Live. Prices start at $34.99 for a single licence, and you can find out more at the Remote Desktop Manager site. Session logs record what you're doing on every connection, and integrated scripting tools allow you to automate many common tasks.


The program can store your user names and passwords, and log you in automatically. Upgrade to the Enterprise Edition, though, and you'll gain many additional features.Ī Computer Importation Wizard makes it easier to import connection details, for instance.

The main benefit of the free Standard Edition comes in this ability to assemble and access all your remote connections from one place. So whether you're making a remote connection via Citrix, FTP, LogMeIn, Microsoft Remote Assistance/ Remote Desktop, PC Anywhere, SSH, TeamViewer, Telnet, Terminal Services or VNC, your connection details can be held here.Īnd Remote Desktop Manager is just as compatible with virtualisation tools, being able to connect to Microsoft Virtual PC, Oracle VirtualBox, and the full range of VMware products. The program works with a wide range of programs and technologies. Remote Desktop Manager is an interesting application that makes it easy to manage all your remote connections and virtual machines.
