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Microsoft 365: Create full-workload backup policies for Microsoft 365 Backup

#464990 · In development · July 2026 preview · September 2026 rollout

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Automatically backup all Exchange or OneDrive users and/or SharePoint sites in the tenant and have the tool automatically add new users/sites to the backup policy.

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Microsoft 365 Backup: Full workload backup for SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange

What and why

We are introducing Full Workload Backup for Microsoft 365 Backup, a new capability that allows admins to quickly protect an entire workload (SharePoint, OneDrive, or Exchange) with a single policy. This feature automatically includes all existing and newly created artifacts that are not already covered by custom policies, helping organizations improve data protection coverage, reduce administrative overhead, and ensure continuous backup for critical business data at scale.

This enhancement supports enterprise-ready data protection and automation, enabling organizations to safeguard content more efficiently while maintaining control through existing policy configurations.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 464990.

Added to roadmap: 29 okt 2024 | Last modified: 8 jul 2026