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enterprise application when deleting what makes it a soft or hard delete
I am going to start a cleanup process for some of our enterprise applications. I know that soft deletes remain for 30 days and can be restored up to the 30 days. My question is ... what makes an a...
You can’t directly control whether an application deletion is soft or hard:
Soft Deletes: Think of soft deletes as the safety net in the data world. When an object (such as an application, user, or Microsoft 365 Group) is soft deleted, it enters a suspended state. In this state, it’s not available for use by other services, but it retains its properties. Soft-deleted items can be restored within a 30-day window.
Hard Deletes: On the other hand, hard deletes are the clean and efficient option. When an object is hard deleted, it’s gone for good. No recovery, no second chances.
Thank you for your reply and explanation. My question is when you delete an application in Entra what determines if it is a soft or hard delete ?