The data source is at the heart of Password Vault Manager for Mac, it is the container that holds all entries.
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
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 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 |