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RM481834Microsoft 365: Long-term retention period for M365 Backup

Summary

This creates the ability to set longer term retention periods to restore beyond one year.

Description

This creates the ability to set longer term retention periods to restore beyond one year.

GA date: August CY2026

Preview date: March CY2026

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2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Feb 19, 2025. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Aug 18, 2026 - 11:05 PMLatest - v2

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  2. Feb 19, 2025 - 12:00 AMOriginal - v1

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