Description
Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a free tool developed by Microsoft to manage multiple Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections on Windows systems. It is primarily intended for system administrators and IT professionals who need to access and manage multiple servers or remote computers in a centralized manner.
Main Features of RDCMan:
- Centralized Management:
- Allows organizing remote connections into groups, with a hierarchical tree interface for easy navigation.
- You can save connection settings in files (.rdg) for reuse.
- Multiple Connections Support:
- Connects to multiple desktops or servers simultaneously, displaying each session in separate tabs or windows.
- Supports standard RDP connections, with options to configure server address, credentials, port, etc.
- Credential Management:
- Allows storing login credentials (username and password) for automatic connections.
- Supports configuration inheritance, where credentials or other properties can be set at the group level and applied to all child connections.
- Settings Customization:
- Settings such as screen resolution, device redirection (printers, drives, clipboard), and visual experience options (themes, effects) can be adjusted.
- Supports connections with network-level authentication (NLA).
- Simple and Lightweight Interface:
- Intuitive user interface, with support for thumbnails for real-time viewing of active sessions.
- Consumes few system resources.
- Additional Features:
- Supports importing servers from CSV files or Active Directory.
- Allows quick connection/disconnection of multiple sessions.
- Offers automatic reconnection options in case of failures.