Explore retention in Microsoft 365

This module examines how data can be retained and ultimately removed in Microsoft 365 by using data retention policies and data retention labels in retention policies.

Administrator

Solution Architect

Technology Manager

Microsoft 365

Office 365

Module Objectives

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

Explain how a retention policies and retention labels work.
Identify the capabilities of both retention policies and retention labels.
Select the appropriate scope for a policy depending on business requirements.
Explain the principles of retention.
Identify the differences between retention settings and eDiscovery holds.
Restrict retention changes by using preservation lock.

Units

Introduction min
Explore retention by using retention policies and retention labels min
Compare capabilities in retention policies and retention labels min
Define the scope of a retention policy min
Examine the principles of retention min
Implement retention using retention policies, retention labels, and eDiscovery holds min
Restrict retention changes by using Preservation Lock min
Knowledge check min
Summary min

Prerequisites

None