NAKIVO Glossary:
Key Terms in Data Protection & Backup Solutions
M365 Backup: Key Benefits for Businesses
What Is M365 Backup? Microsoft 365 (M365) Backup can refer to two things: The process of creating and managing copies of data stored in Microsoft 365 apps and services, including Exchange Online (emails, calendars, and contacts), SharePoint Online (sites and document libraries), OneDrive for Business (files and folders), and Microsoft Teams (teams, channels, posts, and
Read moreMicrosoft 365 Security
What is Microsoft 365 Security? Microsoft 365 Security refers to a comprehensive set of tools, features, and capabilities designed to safeguard your environment, user accounts, and data against ever-evolving cyber threats and malicious activities. By enhancing protection and mitigating risks, Microsoft 365 Security strengthens your defenses and helps your organization meet legal and industry compliance
Read moreThird-Party Backup Tools for Microsoft 365
Many companies rely on cloud-based SaaS services like Microsoft 365 for uninterrupted productivity, real-time collaboration, and constant data access. However, as data volumes grow, native Microsoft tools become insufficient for ensuring adequate data protection against human errors and cyber threats. Moreover, native functionality is not enough to adhere to tightening compliance requirements, which is crucial
Read moreUnderstanding Backup Responsibility in Microsoft 365
Microsoft’s Shared Responsibility Model outlines the areas of responsibilities between users and Microsoft depending on the deployment type. While it’s simple with on-premise applications, which are solely the user’s responsibility, things get more complicated as you move to the cloud. Microsoft provides several cloud service delivery models, such as platform-as-a-service (PaaS), infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), and software-as-a-service
Read moreUnderstanding Microsoft 365 Backup Strategy Foundations
What Is a Microsoft 365 Backup Strategy? A Microsoft 365 backup strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to prevent or minimize Microsoft 365 data corruption and loss due to cyberattacks, hardware or software failures, other outages, and disasters. The strategy ensures a backup copy of your data is readily available for a quick recovery, minimizing
Read moreUnderstanding the Differences Between Office 365 and Microsoft 365
All tools under the Office 365 name are now part of Microsoft 365. As Office 365 evolved rapidly to include more comprehensive features beyond the Office family, Microsoft rebranded it as Microsoft 365 in 2020. Microsoft 365 plans now comprise the functionality of Office 365 plans with more capabilities in device and app management, cyber
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