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Transforming SharePoint Online
How Squirrel Streamlines Document Archiving and Reduces Costs Discover how Squirrel enhances SharePoint Online with automated document archiving, cost-effective storage solutions, and robust security features. Learn about its seamless integration and future...

Understanding SharePoint Online Storage
Introduction to SharePoint Online Key Point Description Base and User-Added Storage SharePoint Online provides 1 TB base storage plus 10 GB per user. Monitoring and Management Use the Microsoft 365 admin center to monitor and manage storage. Flexible Storage...

SharePoint Online Document Retention
What is SharePoint Document Retention? TakeawayDescriptionAutomated Retention PoliciesSharePoint allows the automation of retention policies, simplifying compliance and data management.Retention LabelsLabels can be created and applied to manage the lifecycle of...

What are the Azure Storage Updates for 2024?
Navigating New Horizons: Azure Storage Enhancements in FY24 FeatureDescriptionBenefitsAzure Container StorageOffers multi-zone storage pools, secure storage with SSE/CMK, and snapshot and clone capabilities. Available in preview.Enhances high availability, security,...

SharePoint Document Library Issues
Troubleshooting Common SharePoint Online Document Library Issues Issue Possible Cause Solution Difficulty accessing documents or libraries Insufficient permissions Verify user permissions, check for hidden libraries, troubleshoot account issues. Difficulty sharing...

What are SharePoint Document Sets?
SharePoint sets are a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and collaboration within organisations. Using Document Sets in SharePoint Key TakeawaysDetailsEnhanced Document ManagementDocument Sets group related documents, allowing for shared metadata, workflows, and...

What are SharePoint Online Views?
Using SharePoint Views to Manage Documents Customization and Filtering Key TakeawaysDetailsUnderstanding ViewsSharePoint Views act like lenses, focusing on specific document attributes for better management.Creating Custom ViewsUsers can create views tailored to their...

SharePoint Document Library Security
Setting Permissions for Documents and Libraries Ensuring Data Security Key TakeawayDescriptionPermission LevelsSharePoint offers default permission levels: Full Control, Edit, Contribute, Read, and View Only, each designed for different roles and access needs within...

Secure External Document Sharing in SharePoint
Introduction to SharePoint and External Sharing Key TakeawaysDescriptionAssess Sharing NeedsEvaluate the types of documents to be shared and determine the appropriate level of access for external collaboration.Configure Sharing SettingsAdjust SharePoint's external...

FAQs about Microsoft SharePoint Online
Introduction to SharePoint Online Key TakeawaysDescriptionCustomization CapabilitiesSharePoint Online offers extensive customization options to match your company's branding and to enhance user experience through themes, layouts, and custom web parts.Integration with...