Introduction to Microsoft 365 Archive and Backup Functionality

Microsoft has finally introduced a Microsoft 365 built-in backup feature, as well as archiving capabilities. I will begin by explaining the difference between the two features, so you understand why there are two different features, when sometimes the names are used interchangeably. Important: Both new features are currently in Preview mode and are expected to be in General Availability (GA) sometime in 2024. Only tenant-level admins can create and manage your Microsoft 365 backups using Microsoft 365 Backup. End users won’t have the ability to enable backup or restores for their user account, mailboxes, distribution lists, or SharePoint sites. Currently, the admin roles determine which products you can manage with… Read More

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