A backup retention policy defines how long your business keeps backup copies of data before they are deleted or archived. The right retention period depends on recovery needs, compliance rules, storage cost, and how your team actually uses information.
What Is Microsoft 365 Backup and Why Is Native Retention Not Always Enough?
Microsoft 365 includes retention and recycle features, but those tools do not always provide the fast, flexible recovery businesses expect. Here is what Microsoft 365 backup does, where native retention falls short, and how to plan for better resilience.