399552 – Microsoft 365: Microsoft 365 backup storage (archived)

Product:

Exchange, Microsoft Graph, OneDrive, SharePoint

Platform:

Developer, Online, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

The new Microsoft 365 Backup Storage API enables developers to build customized versions of their applications that are integrated with the Microsoft 365 Backup Storage platform. This helps to ensure exceptionally fast recovery from typical business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) scenarios, such as ransomware attacks, accidental/malicious deletion, or overwriting of content by employees.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2024-06-08

updated:
2024-07-30

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Increased complexity in managing backup storage solutions
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Manager
- Dependency: Existing backup solutions may need to be integrated or replaced, requiring additional resources and training.
- Potential downtime during the integration of the new API
- Role Impacted: IT Systems Administrator
- Dependency: Other IT services relying on Microsoft 365 may experience interruptions during the transition.

- Impact on IT Services
- Enhanced recovery capabilities may lead to changes in service level agreements (SLAs)
- Role Impacted: Service Delivery Manager
- Dependency: Customer expectations may shift, requiring updates to documentation and communication strategies.
- Need for updates to existing disaster recovery plans
- Role Impacted: Business Continuity Planner
- Dependency: Coordination with other IT services to ensure comprehensive coverage of all critical applications.

- Impact on IT Users
- Changes in user experience when accessing backup features
- Role Impacted: End Users (employees)
- Dependency: Training sessions may be required to familiarize users with new functionalities and processes.
- Increased reliance on IT support for backup-related queries
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff
- Dependency: Higher volume of support tickets may strain existing resources.

- Impact on IT Administrators
- Additional responsibilities for monitoring and managing backup processes
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependency: Increased workload may necessitate hiring or reallocating staff to manage the new API effectively.
- Requirement for ongoing training and certification on the new API
- Role Impacted: IT Training Coordinator
- Dependency: Continuous education programs may need to be updated to include the new API features.

- General Considerations
- Compliance and security implications of the new backup storage API
- Role Impacted: Compliance Officer
- Dependency: Review of data protection policies and potential audits to ensure adherence to regulations such as GDPR.

References:
- Microsoft 365 Backup Storage API Overview: [Microsoft Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/backup-storage-api)
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Best Practices: [NIST Guidelines](https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-34/rev-1/final)

Opportunities**

- Enhanced Data Recovery Solutions
- Implementing the Microsoft 365 Backup Storage API can significantly improve data recovery processes for Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
- Roles that might profit: IT Operations, Data Recovery Teams, Compliance Officers.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Backup Storage API](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/announcing-the-microsoft-365-backup-storage-api/ba-p/3741230)

- Custom Application Development
- Leverage the API to develop tailored applications that meet specific organizational needs, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
- Roles that might profit: Application Developers, IT Administrators, Business Analysts.
- Reference: [Microsoft Graph Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/overview)

- Improved Business Continuity Planning
- Utilize the backup storage capabilities to strengthen business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime during incidents.
- Roles that might profit: IT Operations, Risk Management Teams, Executive Leadership.
- Reference: [Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/solutions/business-continuity)

- Cost-Effective Licensing Management
- By optimizing backup storage solutions, organizations can potentially reduce the need for third-party backup solutions, leading to cost savings on licensing.
- Roles that might profit: IT Finance, Procurement Teams, IT Administrators.
- Reference: [Cost Management in Microsoft 365](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/cost-management?view=o365-worldwide)

- Enhanced Security Measures
- The integration of the backup storage API can provide additional security layers against data loss due to ransomware or accidental deletions, improving overall data governance.
- Roles that might profit: Security Teams, Compliance Officers, IT Operations.
- Reference: [Microsoft Security Solutions](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business)

Potentional Risks**

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