Legacy SharePoint Features Retiring April 2026
Microsoft is retiring Information Management Policies and In-Place Records Management in SharePoint Online. Organizations must migrate to Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Purview Records Management by April 2026.
Modern SharePoint Content & Records Management
EPC Group has implemented SharePoint content management and records compliance solutions for 500+ organizations, managing 10+ petabytes of enterprise content. We specialize in Microsoft Purview migrations, content type architectures, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP).
Content Management Services
Comprehensive SharePoint content architecture and governance solutions.
Content Types & Metadata
Enterprise content type architecture with custom metadata, site columns, and information management policies.
Document Libraries & Structure
Optimized library structures, views, and organization for efficient content discovery and collaboration.
Workflows & Automation
Power Automate workflows for content approval, routing, and lifecycle management.
Records Management & Compliance
Modern records management with Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Purview Records Management.
Microsoft Purview (Modern)
- Retention labels with automated application
- Records declaration and lifecycle management
- Disposition review workflows
- Regulatory compliance templates
- Advanced audit and reporting
- Multi-location policy enforcement
- Adaptive scopes for dynamic groups
- Event-based retention triggers
Legacy (Retiring April 2026)
⚠️ Migration Required- ✕Information Management Policies ❌
- ✕In-Place Records Management ❌
- ✕Document deletion policies ❌
- ✕Site closure policies ❌
Migration Action Plan
- Audit current Information Management Policies
- Map legacy retention to Purview labels
- Test Purview retention in pilot environment
- Train users on modern workflows
- Cutover before April 2026 deadline
Enterprise Content Migration Scenarios
EPC Group has migrated 10+ petabytes of content from legacy systems to SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
On-Premise File Shares to SharePoint Online
Migrate millions of files from Windows file servers, NAS, and DFS to SharePoint Online with metadata preservation.
Cloud-to-Cloud Migrations
Seamless migrations from Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, or other cloud platforms to SharePoint Online.
Tenant-to-Tenant SharePoint Migrations
Complete Microsoft 365 tenant migrations including SharePoint sites, OneDrive, Teams, and metadata.
Legacy SharePoint Upgrades
Migrate from SharePoint 2010/2013/2016/2019 on-premise to SharePoint Online with modernization.
Industry-Specific Compliance Solutions
SharePoint content and records management tailored for regulated industries.
Healthcare (HIPAA)
- PHI protection
- Audit trails
- 6-year retention
- E-discovery
Financial (SOC 2)
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- 7-year retention
- Compliance reports
Legal
- Case management
- Matter folders
- Litigation hold
- Privileged content
Government (FedRAMP)
- GCC High support
- NIST 800-53
- FOIA compliance
- Security controls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SharePoint content management and records management?
Content management focuses on organizing, collaborating, and working with active documents. Records management focuses on compliance, retention, and legal preservation of final, non-editable documents.
Why do I need to migrate to Microsoft Purview by April 2026?
Microsoft is retiring legacy Information Management Policies and In-Place Records Management in SharePoint Online. Organizations must migrate to Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Purview Records Management to maintain compliance and retention capabilities.
What are content types in SharePoint?
Content types define metadata, workflows, and document templates for different types of content (e.g., Contracts, Invoices, Reports). They ensure consistent information architecture across your SharePoint environment.
How long does a SharePoint content migration take?
Migration timelines vary based on data volume. Small migrations (1-10TB) take 2-4 weeks. Medium migrations (10-100TB) take 1-3 months. Large migrations (100TB+) take 3-6 months, including planning, pilot, and cutover phases.
Can you migrate permissions from file shares to SharePoint?
Yes. We map Windows file share permissions (NTFS ACLs) to SharePoint permissions groups and site-level security. This includes translating AD groups to Microsoft 365 groups and maintaining appropriate access controls.
What retention schedules are required for our industry?
Retention requirements vary by industry: Healthcare (HIPAA) - 6 years, Financial (SEC) - 7 years, Legal - varies by document type, Government - per records schedule. We design retention policies that meet your specific regulatory requirements.
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