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Shut down an old Microsoft 365 tenant
Need the best solution and steps to shut down and preserve all data (emails + SharePoint) and the best cost-effective way to archive old data for 1–2 years.
Export all emails to .PST files and download SharePoint/OneDrive data. Store them in Azure Blob Storage (cool/archive tier) or an external drive. Cancel all licenses and delete the tenant. Use third-party tools if you prefer full backups.