Microsoft O365 Backup Policy

Daniel Mason 0 Reputation points
2024-07-23T03:47:19.6333333+00:00

Hi,

I would like to know if its possible to specify the backup policy for O365? eg. frequency and retention period.

Also I would like to understand my storage costs for these backups. Are the backups full backups or incremental backups?

Kind Regards,

Daniel

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  1. Aleksandr Kolesnikov 636 Reputation points
    2024-07-23T14:31:25.7066667+00:00

    Hi @Daniel Mason

    I think Microsoft365DSC https://microsoft365dsc.com/ might be helpful for you.

    It allows to take a Snapshot of Existing Tenant configuration.

    Please have a look at Security & Compliance section.

    Best regards,

    Aleksandr

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  2. VIPIN GARG 0 Reputation points
    2024-07-25T17:04:53.2533333+00:00

    Hi Daniel,

    Yes, you can specify backup policies for Office 365, including frequency and retention periods, using third-party backup solutions. Office 365's built-in backup features are limited, so these solutions offer more flexibility.

    Frequency and Retention

    Frequency: Options typically include hourly, daily, or weekly backups.

    Retention: Data can be retained from 30 days to indefinitely.

    Storage Costs

    Storage costs depend on:

    Data Volume, Backup Frequency, Retention Period

    Third-party providers usually offer cost calculators or can provide a custom quote.

    Backup Types Full Backups: Capture all data at once & Incremental Backups: Capture only changes since the last backup, saving space and time.

    Best Regards,

    Vipin Garg

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