Description
The data source is at the heart of Password Vault Manager for Mac, it is the container that holds all entries.
Settings
The data source can be a file or database and you can use multiple data sources at the same time as seen below. It needs to be configured on each workstations.
Data Sources
Open Data Source at Startup
You may assign a data source to open automatically when Password Vault Manager for Mac starts.
On Start up - Last Used Data Source
Option |
Description |
Use default data source |
Set the data source that you always want to open at start up. |
Last used data source |
Open with the last used data source. |
Prompt for data source |
A message box will open on startup for the data source selection. |
Advanced Data Sources
Description
Advanced Data Sources run on an advanced management system, either a Database Management System or our own Online Services.
This allows Password Vault Manager for Mac to support these features:
•Offline Mode
•Caching Mode
•Ping Online Method
•Service Type
Data Sources - Advanced
Option |
Description |
Offline mode |
Determine if you want to use this data source in . In , the data source can be available in Read Only or in Read/Write mode. Please consult topic for more information. |
Prompt for offline mode on startup |
Every time you will connect on your data source, you will be prompt to use the data source in offline mode. |
Caching mode |
Determine how the entries will be reloaded in the data source. See topic for more information. |
Ping online method |
Indicate the prefer ping online method. Select between: •None •Web request |
Service type |
Indicate the prefer Service type. Select between: •Default •Web API Client •Web service client |