Data Management and Governance in 365

Managing organizational data effectively is critical for compliance, security, and operational efficiency. This text-based course guides you through the foundational principles of data governance and lifecycle management within the 365 ecosystem. By completing this material, you will transition from understanding basic cloud storage to confidently managing retention, archiving, and data recovery. You will learn how to safeguard vital information and maintain organizational compliance without disrupting daily user workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand core data governance terminology and zero-trust data protection principles. - Configure archive mailboxes and retention policies in Exchange Online to manage mailbox growth. - Recover and restore deleted items in both Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. - Implement modern retention labels and basic data loss prevention concepts to secure sensitive content. - Apply best practices for managing document lifecycles in SharePoint document libraries. The course starts with essential data management definitions and compliance frameworks before walking you through step-by-step configuration workflows for archiving and recovery. You will read through real-world scenarios and practice your understanding with written conceptual exercises. This course is designed for beginner IT administrators, compliance officers, and support specialists looking to build a solid foundation in cloud data governance, with no prior administration experience required. Start reading today to master the essentials of 365 data management.