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OneDrive Backup Best Practices: A Complete Guide for Microsoft 365 Users

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OneDrive Backup Best Practices: A Complete Guide for Microsoft 365 Users

Learn about OneDrive backup best practices, including multiple methods of backing up OneDrive data, how to automate OneDrive backup, and ways to secure OneDrive backups, such as using immutable backups. This guide also compares the pros and cons of multiple OneDrive backup approaches, including native OneDrive backup tools, manual backup, and the use of dedicated, third-party backup platforms such as MSP360 Managed Backup for OneDrive.

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MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 4.7

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MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace 4.7

We’re excited to announce the release of MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace 4.7 with new features and improvements designed to simplify recovery workflows, improve usability, and deliver a more responsive, efficient experience. This update introduces Point-in-time restore for SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Shared Drives, retention policy warnings, cleaned-up email reports, Task Manager failure indicators, improved backup search, and smarter dashboard statistics. Continue reading

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Backup Automation for Microsoft 365: How to cut M365 backup costs by 30%

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Backup Automation for Microsoft 365: How to cut M365 backup costs by 30%

This research report discusses the significant reduction in cost and the added data protection that Microsoft 365 backup solutions can bring to an organization through their automation. According to recent case studies, vendor reports, and analyst evaluations from 2023-2025, automated backup technologies provide a 30% savings as the result of better efficiency, faster restores, and more optimal resource utilization across the board. Continue reading

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Frequently Asked Questions About Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace

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Frequently Asked Questions About Backup for Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace

Backup terminology can quickly become complex. Even experienced IT professionals sometimes find it challenging to distinguish between concepts like retention, redundancy, and true backup—especially within SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

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Roles and Permissions in MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

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Roles and Permissions in MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Effective role and permission management is critical for maintaining the security and operational integrity of MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. A well-designed access control system not only prevents excessive permissions but also simplifies administration, distributes responsibility, and ensures compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC2.

This guide explains the types of roles and permission levels in MSP360, how they function across two services — MSP360 Backup for M365 / Google and MBS (Managed Backup Service) for M365 / Google — how to delegate access securely to admins and end-users, and which common mistakes to avoid during configuration.

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Set up MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

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Set up MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

With MSP360 Backup for M365 / Google, you can back up and recover emails, files, and other services under Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts. This guide will help you prepare to back up your data: purchase licenses, set up storage destinations, and configure your MSP360 account. Continue reading

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