How to Investigate Microsoft 365 Copilot Interactions

Ever wondered how to investigate Microsoft 365 Copilot Interactions? You’re in the right place! This blog post will guide you through the process of using Microsoft 365 tools, specifically the unified audit log eDiscovery and Communications Compliance, to uncover specific Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions.


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Mastering Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match: All Things M365 Compliance Podcast

What are the benefits of Microsoft Purview’s Exact Data Match (EDM)? This question is explored in the latest episode of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast: Mastering Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match. In today’s world, where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, protecting your organization’s sensitive information is critical. However, traditional data classification methods often rely on patterns and keywords, which can lead to false positives and inefficiencies, complicating efforts to protect data. The advantage of EDM is that it provides a precise solution, enabling you to classify and secure your data using exact values from your structured sources, such as an employee list.

In this latest episode of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast/Vodcast, Ewelina Paczkowska joins hosts Nikki Chapple and Ryan John Murphy to explore mastering Microsoft Purview’s Exact Data Match and discuss its benefits and practical functionality.


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All Things M365 Compliance Podcast Ep 23: MPARR – Microsoft 365 Reporting

In Episode 23 of the All Things M365 Compliance Podcast, hosts Ryan John Murphy and Nikki Chapple explore the innovative Microsoft Purview Advanced Rich Reports (MPARR) with Sebastián Zamorano. MPARR takes Microsoft Purview’s standard reporting capabilities to the next level by using APIs to collect data on over 680 activities. The result? Users can create customized and detailed PowerBI reports that offer a comprehensive overview of your Microsoft 365 data landscape, providing a reassuringly thorough understanding of your data. This enhances your ability to manage and protect sensitive information and provides a clear understanding of your compliance posture.

You can read on to learn more about Microsoft Purview Advanced Rich Reports (MPARR) and watch or listen to the podcast.


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SharePoint Version History Limits Can Help You Optimize SharePoint Storage

In my recent blog post, Hidden Connection Between SharePoint File Versioning and Storage,  I delved into the mechanics of file versioning in SharePoint. Each version is a full copy of the file, meaning that large files can rapidly consume storage space. For instance, a 200MB PowerPoint file with 10 versions will use up 2GB of storage. If you have 500 such files, that’s a whopping 1TB of storage consumed. This versioning system can lead to SharePoint becoming cluttered with outdated and often irrelevant file versions. However, it’s not all bad news. Microsoft has recently introduced SharePoint Version History Limits, which offers better control over file versions at both the organization and site levels. With these new limits, you can optimize SharePoint storage by deleting excessive versions, thereby freeing up and making better use of your valuable storage space.

Let’s explore how to use Version History Limits to optimize SharePoint storage and enhance your document management efficiency.


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The Hidden Connection Between SharePoint File Versioning and Storage Management

Today, effective document management is crucial in the digital workplace. SharePoint offers strong file versioning capabilities that ensure every edit and update is recorded, creating a comprehensive version history. This feature not only facilitates seamless collaboration but also acts as a safeguard against accidental deletions or alterations. By maintaining a detailed version history, SharePoint upholds document integrity and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Many organizations are approaching their SharePoint storage limits and are asking the question: “Do I really need to buy more SharePoint storage, or is there a better way?”

So how does SharePoint File Versioning impact your storage management? In this post, we’ll explore the relationship between SharePoint file versioning and storage and provide tips to optimize your SharePoint environment.


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Keeping Your Microsoft Certification Badges Accurate and Visible

When displaying your hard-earned Microsoft certification badges on platforms like Credly and LinkedIn, accuracy is crucial. It can be frustrating to see some of your Microsoft certification badges marked as expired. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to ensure that your Microsoft certification badges remain accurate and visible, even after the transition from Credly to Microsoft Learn. Let’s dive in and ensure that your Microsoft certification badges and professional achievements are accurately represented, as they truly deserve! 🌟


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How to search for Teams messages: A Guide for Admins

Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool. As an admin, you need to know how to search for chat and channel messages. In this guide, we will cover various search options. Firstly, the standard user search option, secondly, the Content search and eDiscovery standard options for admins and finally, eDiscovery premium for complex needs. We’ll explain each option’s benefits and limitations to help you choose the best option for your needs.


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How to keep up to date with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Staying up-to-date on the latest developments on Microsoft 365 Copilot is vital in today’s fast-paced world. However, keeping track of all the updates and changes can be time-consuming. But don’t worry! This blog will explain how to use Power Power Automate to send your personalized Microsoft 365 Copilot RSS news feed to a Microsoft ToDo list (or any location). Once set up, you will receive updates as soon as new content is published without spending endless hours searching for them. With this approach, you will always be up-to-date with the latest Microsoft 365 Copilot news and information, and you can say goodbye to the hassle of manually tracking updates.

This blog is your ultimate guide to staying ahead of the game, ensuring you never miss any crucial updates. Using Power Automate and RSS feeds, you can automatically add new and updated content to your To-Do list and be the first to know about any critical information. With this simple yet effective approach, you can stay in control and stay ahead of the curve.


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Microsoft 365 Retention Archive and Backup Strategies Explained

Are you unsure about how to manage your Microsoft 365 data retention, archiving, and backup? In this guide, we’ll break down these crucial data management strategies to help you protect your data, ensure compliance, and optimize your storage in Microsoft 365. By the end of this article, you’ll understand the key differences between these strategies and how to apply them effectively.


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How to add sensitivity labels to your existing Microsoft 365 Groups, Teams and SharePoint sites

How to add sensitivity labels to my existing groups, teams and sites? This was a question I was asked after one of my previous blogs on how to protect your groups, Teams and sites. If you only have a small number of groups, teams and sites, then it is easy to manually add the container sensitivity label to each group team or site. But what happens when you have thousands of groups, couples and sites?

Fortunately, there is a way to automate this task using PnP PowerShell. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps needed first to analyze your existing groups, teams and site and then to programmatically apply container sensitivity labels to your existing Teams, Groups, and Sites in Microsoft 365 to help you protect your important data from unauthorized access and accidental sharing.


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