MC1281505 | (Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management- Azure PST Import

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Microsoft Purview

Last Updated

2026-07-29T14:28:45.69Z

Published

2026-04-15T23:29:09Z

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MC1281505

Updated July 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Azure PST Import provides a structured, PowerShell-based way for administrators to import PST files stored in Azure Blob Storage into Exchange Online mailboxes, which are commonly used to store archived Outlook mailbox content. This capability helps organizations migrate historical email data in a controlled and auditable way by validating readiness before importing and by providing reports throughout the process. The process starts by creating an Azure PST Import endpoint to establish the connection between Azure storage and Exchange Online. Administrators then run a migration batch in Analyze m...

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