# Governance

> Microsoft 365 and SharePoint governance resources. Covers Purview, SharePoint Advanced Management, Copilot readiness, lifecycle management, and governance tools like ShareGate, AvePoint, and Syskit.

Source: https://ali.id.au/platforms/m365-sharepoint/governance/ (last edited 2026-10-12)

## Official resources

* [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/) structured learning paths.
* [M365: Governance / Maturity model](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/community/microsoft365-maturity-model--governance-and-compliance)
* [M365: Manage group creation](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/create-groups/manage-creation-of-groups)
* [SP: Governance overview](https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/governance-overview)
* [SP: Plan service limits](https://learn.microsoft.com/office365/servicedescriptions/sharepoint-online-service-description/sharepoint-online-limits) + [list limits](https://support.microsoft.com/office/overview-of-large-lists-and-libraries-e2ea4d5d-ec23-4171-95c4-c7f5b5dbfd8a)
* [Look for well-reviewed books](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=microsoft+365+sharepoint+governance)

## Microsoft-native tooling

* [Microsoft Purview](https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/) - retention, records, DLP, and sensitivity labels
* [SharePoint Advanced Management](https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/advanced-management) - site lifecycle, access reviews, and oversharing reports (bundled with Copilot licences)
* [Copilot oversharing blueprint](https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-blueprint-oversharing) - Microsoft's phased remediation playbook

## Vendors / tools

* [MS 365 Developer Program - get a test environment](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/dev-program)
* [Microsoft solution provider directory](https://www.microsoft.com/solution-providers/)
* [AvePoint](https://www.avepoint.com/)
* [Orchestry](https://www.orchestry.com/)
* [ShareGate](https://www.sharegate.com) - for teams / M365 governance
* [Veeam](https://www.veeam.com/) - [Free tool: Insights](https://www.veeam.com/products/free/insights-microsoft-office-365.html)
* [Rencore](https://rencore.com/)
* [Syskit](https://www.syskit.com/blog/microsoft-office-365-governance/)
* [Sprocket 365](https://sprocket365.com) Policy hub

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See [IA + Comms](/platforms/m365-sharepoint/ia-comms/) for information architecture and adoption, [Power Platform](/platforms/power-platform-d365/power-platform/#governance) for its governance and licensing, and [communities](/platforms/m365-sharepoint/communities/) for blogs and feeds.