M365 backup

Q: How does M365 backup work?

1. From the administration interface, you authorize the KiwiBackup backup software to access a Microsoft 365 tenant (a business account, for example). 2. You then select the user accounts associated with this tenant that you want to back up. 3. Microsoft 365 backup runs automatically every day at a set time. 4. You are informed daily by email that the backups are running properly. 5. Data restoration is unrestricted, free and available 24/7 from the administration interface. See the documentation

Cloud-to-cloud backup: Protect your Microsoft 365 data

Every day, you work with online tools such as One Drive, Sharepoint, Teams,... You create, edit and share a large number of files, some of which are vital to your company.

M365 includes retention and versioning systems for these files, but the ultimate protection of this data remains your responsibility .

Indeed, Microsoft's contractual documents recommend that you regularly back up your content and the data you store on the services using third-party apps and services.

Data sheet: Backing up Microsoft 365 data

Understanding KiwiBackup

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our cloud backup services.

1. From the administration interface, you authorize the KiwiBackup backup software to access a Microsoft 365 tenant (a business account, for example).

2. You then select the user accounts associated with this tenant that you want to back up.

3. Microsoft 365 backup runs automatically every day at a set time.

4. You are informed daily by email that the backups are running properly.

5. Data restoration is unrestricted, free and available 24/7 from the administration interface.

See the documentation

Yes, KiwiBackup provides complete backup of Microsoft 365 (Outlook / Exchange, OneDrive, Sharepoint).

Yes, in just a few clicks via WebAdmin, our administrator interface.

The retention period depends on the type of data and the contract chosen. For Drive backups, the history follows the same rules as standard backups (90 days included, up to 365 days as an option). For emails, it is archiving: every backed-up message is kept for life, even if it is deleted from the source.

Yes, with no manual action required after configuration.

All data is hosted in France in ISO 27001-certified datacenters for KiwiCloud and HDS-certified datacenters for KiwiSanté, guaranteeing confidentiality, GDPR compliance and sovereignty.
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Understanding KiwiBackup

How does M365 backup work?

Can emails and OneDrive/SharePoint files be backed up?

Can a deleted mailbox or file be restored?

How long is the data retained?

Are backups automatic?

Where is the data hosted?