Episode 369 – Microsoft 365 Backup and Archive

In episode 369 of this podcast, Ben and Scott deep dive into the new Backup and Archive options available for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 workloads, namely Microsoft 365 Archive and Microsoft 365 Backup. These two features are designed to facilitate coverage across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange, and are similar in name but hold different functionalities.

The podcast provides insights into the benefits of using these features, how to set them up, and their respective options. For instance, while Microsoft 365 Backup provides coverage across all three workload areas without requiring an Azure subscription, Microsoft 365 Archive only covers SharePoint and requires the subscription mentioned.

During the podcast, the hosts explain different policies, frequencies, retention periods, and recovery options for each service. They also point out that following backup and archive best practices is essential to ensure that the service is adequately set up to meet your recovery requirements. Finally, they suggest that you choose the service based on your specific requirements.

If you're interested in learning more about these Microsoft 365 Backup and Archive options, check out the provided links to gain further insight.