M365 Tenant to Tenant Migration - Acronis (Backup and Restore metho)

How to backup Microsoft 365 data with Acronis

To automate Microsoft 365 backups using Acronis True Image, follow this step-by-step guide:

Key features of Acronis True Image for Microsoft 365 backups

  • Supports automated cloud-to-cloud backups for mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

  • Enables encryption for secure storage.

  • Allows recovery of individual items or entire datasets without restoring the entire backup.

  • Provides file versioning for email attachments and other data.

Process to automate Microsoft 365 backup in Acronis

Step 1: Log in to Acronis True Image

  • Access your Acronis True Image account.

  • Navigate to the Dashboard or Backup section.

Step 2: Add Microsoft 365 Account

  • Locate the option for Microsoft 365 Backup or Cloud-to-Cloud Backup.

  • Select “Add Account” and enter your Microsoft 365 credentials (Global Administrator access is required).

  • Grant the necessary permissions for Acronis to access your Microsoft 365 data.

Step 3: Configure Backup Plan

  1. Choose the type of backup:

    • Mailboxes: Emails, contacts, calendars, tasks.

    • OneDrive: Files, folders, and subfolders.

    • SharePoint: Content and applications.

    • Teams: Archived messages, schedules, files, and apps.

  1. Define where backups will be stored: Cloud-to-cloud backups are stored in Acronis Cloud.

  2. Set the frequency for backups: Daily, weekly, or monthly backups can be scheduled.

  3. Configure retention policies: Specify how long backups should be kept (e.g., daily backups retained for 30 days).

Step 4: Enable Additional Options

  1. Enable encryption for added security by setting a passphrase.

  2. Choose whether to archive mailboxes before transferring data to the cloud.

Step 5: Save and Apply Backup Plan

  1. Click “Create New” or “Apply” to finalize the backup plan.

  2. Run an initial backup manually to verify the setup.

Step 6: Automate Backup Process

  1. Once configured, backups will run automatically according to the schedule you defined.

  2. Acronis True Image will update existing backups to optimize storage space while ensuring data consistency.

Step 7: Test Recovery Options

  1. Navigate back to the main menu after completing a backup.

  2. Test recovery functionalities:

    • Restore entire mailboxes or individual emails.

    • Recover OneDrive files or specific folders.

    • Restore SharePoint data or Teams messages and files.

By following these steps, you can ensure continuous protection of your Microsoft 365 data with minimal manual intervention.

REFERENCES

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