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RM561208Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management – Archive OneDrive and SharePoint files under retention

Summary

Retention based file archiving moves inactive content to low-cost storage, lowering costs without compromising on Compliance - while keeping data discoverable and Copilot results highly relevant.

Description

Retention based file archiving moves inactive content to low-cost storage, lowering costs without compromising on Compliance - while keeping data discoverable and Copilot results highly relevant.

GA date: August CY2026

Preview date: June CY2026

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Updated 1 time since May 5, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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