Implement and manage Microsoft 365 retention and recovery

  • Learning Path
  • 2 Modules

At a glance

Learn how to manage the data lifecycle in Microsoft 365 using retention policies and labels. Understand how to configure and apply retention settings that meet organizational requirements for preserving or deleting content across Microsoft 365 services.

Prerequisites

  • Foundational knowledge of Microsoft security and compliance technologies
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 data governance capabilities

Modules in this learning path

Understand retention in Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview retention helps organizations manage how long data is kept and when it can be deleted. Learn how to apply retention strategically to meet compliance requirements, reduce risk, and protect important information throughout its lifecycle.

Implement and manage Microsoft 365 retention and recovery

Microsoft Purview provides tools to manage how long content is retained and when it's deleted across Microsoft 365 services. These retention settings apply lifecycle rules using labels, policies, and adaptive scopes. When content is deleted, recovery options are managed within the individual services, such as SharePoint and Exchange. Together, these tools support compliance and information security by reducing the risk of retaining unnecessary or outdated data.

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