Anonymous sharing ends in SharePoint: July 1 changes
➤ SharePoint Online and OneDrive are changing OTP sharing links. Learn what changes on July 1, and how to keep collaboration secure and productive.
Data archiving strategy: benefits, main steps and tools
➤ Build a data archiving strategy that lowers storage cost, stays compliant and keeps files accessible. Key steps, benefits and tools. Read the guide.
Data Governance best practices, basics and strategy
➤ Data governance best practices for Microsoft 365: keep data accurate, secure and compliant without slowing teams down. Frameworks and steps. Learn more.
Data Lifecycle Management optimization: a smart approach to SharePoint storage
➤ Optimize SharePoint storage with automated data lifecycle management: lower costs, tighter security and better productivity. See how it works.
Delete file versions in SharePoint
➤ Delete SharePoint file versions safely to reclaim storage, without breaking compliance or user trust. Step-by-step, plus a policy-based alternative.
European SharePoint Conference 2025 recap
A recap of ESPC 2025 highlighting real conversations, practical Microsoft 365 insights, and how the community is shaping the future of SharePoint.
How the recycle bin affects SharePoint storage
➤ The SharePoint Online recycle bin quietly consumes storage. Learn how retention periods and site quotas work, plus admin strategies to reclaim space.
How to identify large SharePoint sites fast
➤ Learn how to identify the largest sites in SharePoint and stop extra storage costs from rising, with native tools and a faster reporting alternative.
Intelligent policy management for SharePoint
➤ See how hierarchical, rule-based policy management automates smart SharePoint archiving to your own Azure Blob Storage, at any tenant scale. Learn more.
Managing SharePoint storage overload: causes, solutions, and tips
➤ SharePoint storage full? Learn the real causes of storage overload and the fastest, safest ways to free up space, without deleting active files.
Microsoft 365 Archive and ShArc in comparison
➤ Microsoft 365 Archive vs ShArc, compared honestly: pricing, user experience, file visibility and restore speed. See which archiving fit is yours.
Microsoft 365 Archive: how it works, cost & limits
➤ Microsoft 365 Archive moves cold SharePoint data to lower-cost storage. Learn exactly how it works, what it costs and where its limitations hurt.
Microsoft 365 archiving pricing: scenarios, costs, calculation
➤ How Microsoft 365 archiving pricing works, when costs apply and how to calculate yours. Includes worked scenarios, an FAQ and tips. Read the breakdown.
Microsoft 365 pricing: changes from July 2026
➤ Microsoft 365 pricing rises in July 2026. Learn how to lock in current rates and manage storage costs before the changes take effect. See your options.
Microsoft Archive version trimming and file level archiving
➤ Microsoft Archive version trimming and file level archiving, but current limits still hurt large-scale storage optimization. Here is why.
Microsoft OneDrive storage—license change of January 2025
➤ Microsoft changed its OneDrive license policy in January 2025. Learn what it means for storage costs, and a cost-effective archiving alternative.
Microsoft volume licensing discounts for online services end
➤ Microsoft is ending volume licensing discounts for online services. Learn what changes, who is affected and how to protect your Microsoft 365 budget.
Review M365 Summit Mainz 2024
Discover how ShArc, Layer2's SharePoint storage solution, gained acclaim at M365 Summit Mainz 2024 for optimizing storage and reducing costs.
Schedule your SharePoint archiving with ShArc
➤ Automate and schedule SharePoint data offloading with ShArc to lower costs, reduce manual effort and stay compliant, at Microsoft 365 scale. See how.
ShArc at ECS 2025 in Duesseldorf
ShArc's success at ECS 2025 in Düsseldorf shows its impact on SharePoint storage and archiving, earning third place in Microsoft's AI & Cloud contest.
ShArc is live: the smartest way to reduce SharePoint storage costs
Discover ShArc by Layer2 leading solutions, the intuitive SharePoint archiving tool that cuts storage costs by at least 61% without disrupting workflows.
SharePoint cost per GB or TB explained
➤ What does SharePoint storage really cost per GB and TB? See Microsoft's pricing, the true annual bill, and how to lower it. Read the breakdown.
SharePoint data governance with ShArc policy management
➤ Automate SharePoint data governance with ShArc policy management: offload cold data to lower costs, boost performance and stay compliant. See how.
SharePoint extra storage costs
➤ SharePoint extra storage lists at ~$0.18/GB/mo. Learn how to buy it, what it really costs, and how to lower the bill without deleting files. Read more.
SharePoint large file versions and how to find them
➤ Large files and version history silently inflate SharePoint storage costs. Learn how to find the biggest offenders and manage them efficiently.
SharePoint storage limit: how to manage and increase your storage
➤ Understand your SharePoint storage limit (1 TB + 10 GB per user), how to optimize the space you have, and how to add more without overpaying.
SharePoint versioning settings
➤ Learn how to manage SharePoint versioning settings to control storage growth, avoid unnecessary costs and keep a streamlined environment. See the steps.
Storage guide: how to reduce SharePoint storage costs by 61% +
➤ Reduce SharePoint storage costs without deleting files: strategies to lower the bill, boost performance and stay compliant. Read the storage guide.
The hidden cost of cold data in SharePoint
➤ 60-80% of SharePoint data is cold and sits on premium storage. See the hidden financial and operational cost, and how to manage it. Read more.
Why Microsoft 365 tenant storage calculation matters
➤ Learn how Microsoft 365 tenant storage is calculated, how to manage your quota and how to avoid unexpected overage charges. See the full breakdown.
Why SharePoint storage becomes a cost trap and how IT can escape it
➤ Cold data and version bloat turn SharePoint storage into a hidden cost trap. Learn how automated archiving protects your budget and performance.