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Description
All passwords stored in the application database, and are encrypted using a strong encryption algorithm. As such, even if a user accesses the data directly in the database, it will be unreadable.
If you choose to store passwords locally, Remote Desktop Manager will use the same mechanism used by mstsc.exe (Microsoft Remote Desktop client), and the passwords will be stored in the Window Credential repository. You can access it from "User Account" in Windows. However, note that you will be unable to see the password because is has been encrypted by Windows.
What is the Windows Credential Manager ?
The Windows Credential Manager allows you to store credentials, such as user names and passwords, which you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials, Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special folders on your computer called vaults. Windows and other programs (such as web browsers) can securely give the credentials in these vaults to other computers and websites. For information about saving credentials in a vault, see store passwords, certificates, and other credentials for automatic logon. You can also learn more about Windows Credential Manager here
Tips
It's also possible to enforce the security by:
| • | Using SQL Server and give restricted user access |
| • | Enabling the encryption of the session in the Advanced tab page (Encrypt configuration in the data source) |
| • | Choosing not to save password in the SQL Server database, which will prompt for the credential on the first connection |
| • | Using the database settings |
| • | Using the security provider with a passphrase |