Microsoft 365 Retention Policy Guide
Microsoft 365 retention policies define governance rules for keeping or deleting content for specified periods; retention is not the same as backup.
Why This Topic Matters
Microsoft 365 retention policies define governance rules for keeping or deleting content for specified periods; retention is not the same as backup.
Key Decision Points
Document retention and backup objectives separately.
Verify policy scope by workload.
Test deletion behavior before production rollout.
Evaluate legal hold and compliance requirements separately.
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