Do You Really Need to Back Up SharePoint Online?

Update: 2025-09-26

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Is Microsoft handling your backups — or should you be doing more? In this episode, I break down what’s built into SharePoint Online, what it protects you from, and whether a third-party backup is worth considering.

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