Retention policies
Concept
Microsoft Purview policies that keep or delete content such as Teams channel messages, chats and site files for a defined period, independently of what users delete.
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Articles about Retention policies (12)
- Why Native Microsoft 365 Backup Isn't Enough to Protect Your Data
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog! As podcasters, we spend a lot of time diving deep into the inner workings of the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. Recently, we explored a critic… - Microsoft 365 Retention vs Backup: What Every IT Manager Needs to Know
· Mirko Peters
Compare Microsoft 365 retention policies and backup for data preservation and recovery. Understand their different purposes, limits, and planning considerations. - Retention Policies vs. Retention Labels: When to Use Which
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the companion blog for the podcast! If you have ever stared at your Microsoft 365 tenant and wondered how on earth to stop your users from hoarding … - Stop Treating Them the Same: Retention Policies vs. Records Management in M365
· Mirko Peters
Welcome to our deep dive into the sometimes confusing world of Microsoft 365 compliance. If you have ever set up a broad compliance rule and assumed your data was… - Versioning in SharePoint: The Complete Guide for Modern Document Management
· Mirko Peters
Configure SharePoint versioning for document libraries, including major and minor versions, limits, approvals, restoration, permissions, retention, and governance. - Teams Meeting Transcription Guide
· Mirko Peters
Learn how to enable transcription in Microsoft Teams, download and share meeting transcripts, improve accuracy, and manage access and retention settings. - Retention Policies vs Retention Labels
· Mirko Peters
Compare retention policies vs retention labels in Microsoft 365 and learn when to use each approach for lifecycle management and compliance. - Microsoft 365 Retention Policies Not Applied
· Mirko Peters
Find out why Microsoft 365 retention policies are not applied and resolve issues involving locations, policy scope, conflicts, timing, and licensing. - Audit Logs Not Showing Data: Troubleshooting Causes and Solutions
· Mirko Peters
If you’re scratching your head because audit logs aren’t showing the information you expect, you’re not alone. Missing audit data can throw off in… - Copilot and Retention Policies: What Every M365 Admin Needs to Know
· Mirko Peters
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Retention Policies. Learn about Microsoft 365 retention policies for copilot and Teams chats and copilot interactions. - How to Build a Microsoft 365 Governance Framework
· Mirko Peters
Microsoft 365 Governance Framework: Building Effective Governance. Establish a strong governance framework for collaboration tools like SharePoint. - Top 7 Microsoft 365 Governance Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
· Mirko Peters
Top 7 Microsoft 365 Governance Mistakes to Avoid in 2026Navigating Microsoft 365 governance in 2026 is more complex than ever, and even small missteps can have big …
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