#Opus alignment with Microsoft Purview records management

Status: Platform alignment Product: Opus

#Summary

Microsoft is modernizing records management in Microsoft 365 by moving legacy SharePoint record-locking capabilities into Microsoft Purview Records Management. AvePoint Opus aligns with this approach by enforcing record immutability using Purview records labels, while continuing to automate information lifecycle governance.

#What's changing

Microsoft is retiring older SharePoint record-locking mechanisms in favor of Purview-based records management

Opus now leverages Purview records labels to enforce record immutability

Records protection is integrated into existing Opus policy-driven lifecycle workflows

#Customer impact

Microsoft's modernization introduces an important shift in how records are protected and managed across Microsoft 365.

• Broad Applicability Across SharePoint Environments This change may affect any organization that has used SharePoint record declaration in the past, not just Opus customers. This includes environments leveraging governance policies, retention labels, or backup strategies tied to record immutability.

• Change in How Record Protection is Applied Organizations may observe differences in how previously declared records are managed, as protection moves to a label-based model within Purview.

• Operational Considerations at Scale Transitioning existing records to the new model may require identifying and updating content in bulk, which can be complex in large or highly regulated environments.

• Compliance Continuity is Key Ensuring records remain consistently protected and aligned to retention requirements is critical for maintaining a strong compliance posture.

#How AvePoint Can Help

AvePoint Opus provides a streamlined path to align with Microsoft's modern records management approach, while maintaining control, scale, and continuity.

• In-Place Migration to Purview Labels Transition previously declared records to Purview retention labels, preserving structure and context.

• Preserve Lifecycle and Metadata Integrity Maintain existing governance policies and avoid unintended disruption to retention timelines or content history.

• Automate at Scale Identify and update records in bulk using an automated migration path through AvePoint Opus, eliminating the need for manual, one-by-one remediation.

• Extend Beyond Opus (Opportunity) Organizations not currently using AvePoint Opus can leverage this capability to establish a scalable, policy-driven approach to records management moving forward.

#Supporting resources

Blog: Future-Ready Records Management in Microsoft 365 with AvePoint Opus

Upgrade Guide: How to Migrate In‑Place Records to Purview Retention Labels With AvePoint Opus

#Get help

If you have questions about how this change affects your Opus configuration or records management policies, contact your AvePoint Customer Success or Support representative.