SC-401 Lab 10 – Configure Retention Policies

Implement retention policies to manage data lifecycle and ensure regulatory compliance across Microsoft 365 services.

Tools Used

Steps Taken

  1. Signed into Microsoft Purview portal as MOD Administrator.
  2. Navigated to Information Governance → Retention Policies.
  3. Created a new retention policy targeting Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
  4. Configured retention duration and actions (retain, delete, or both).
  5. Applied policy to all users and verified deployment status.
  6. Tested policy by creating and deleting sample content.
  7. Reviewed audit logs and policy impact in Compliance Center.

Outcome

Retention policy successfully configured and validated. Microsoft 365 now enforces data lifecycle rules to support compliance, reduce risk, and manage storage efficiently.

Certification Alignment

SC-401 Domain 2.1 – Implement Information Governance Solutions

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Lab 10 – Configure Retention Policies