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--- software:squirrel:features [2025/04/03 09:51] – support@smikar.com
+++ software:squirrel:features [2025/04/10 06:43] (current) – support@smikar.com
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 ^ Feature Category ^ Feature ^ Description ^
-| **Smart Archiving** | Automated Archiving | Detects inactive or large files for automated archival. |
+| **Smart Archiving** | Automated Archiving | Detects inactive files for automated archival. |
 |  | Automated Site-Level Archiving | Apply archive policies globally across your SharePoint environment. |
 |  | Site Whitelisting | Exclude specific sites from archiving via whitelist. |
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 |  | Manual Archiving/Restore | Admins can manually archive or restore entire sites, document libraries, or folders. |
 |  | Custom Retention Rules | Archive based on file size, **modified date**, **last accessed date**, path, or metadata — or combinations of these. |
+|  | AI-Powered Lifecycle Policy | [[https://www.smikar.com/ai-powered-lifecycle-policy-feature-for-sharepoint|Automatically adjusts lifecycle rules]] to help ensure data remains within your Microsoft license allocation. |
 |  | Path-Based Archiving | Supports archiving specific folders or directories. |
 |  | MIP Label Awareness | Policies can be configured to skip archiving files with specific Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) labels. |
-| **Stub File Replacement** | Stub File Creation | Archived files are replaced with small .aspx stub files in SharePoint. |
+| **Stub File Replacement** | Stub File Creation | Archived files are replaced with lightweight `.html` stub files in SharePoint. |
-|  | One-Click Restore | Stub files include a restore button that users can click to request file restoration. |
+|  | One-Click Restore | Stub files include a restore button that users can click to request file restoration. See [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel-data-rehydration/|Data Rehydration]]. |
 |  | Metadata & Version Preservation | Retains original file metadata and **archives all versions** of the file. |
-| **User-Initiated Actions** | Archive/Restore Buttons | Users can initiate archive or restore from SharePoint or Teams. |
+| **User-Initiated Actions** | Archive/Restore Buttons | Users can initiate archive or restore from SharePoint or Teams. See [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel-self-service-archiving/|Self-Service Archiving]]. |
 |  | Teams & Private Channels Support | Full compatibility with Teams private channels and document libraries. |
 |  | Synced Folder Compatibility | Works seamlessly with OneDrive-synced folders (SharePoint synced folders). |
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 |  | Storage Tiering | Supports Hot and Cool tiers in Azure Blob Storage to manage storage costs. |
 |  | Separate Storage for Backup | Archive and backup data stored in different Blob containers. |
-| **Security & Compliance** | Encrypted Data | Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. |
+| **Security & Compliance** | Entra ID Integration | Integrates with the customer’s Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for authentication and group-based access control. |
+|  | Admin-Only Portal Access | The Squirrel portal is accessible only to designated admin users. |
+|  | Role-Based Admin Groups | Two permission groups: **Service Desk** (search & restore only), and **Full Admin** (complete dashboard access). |
 |  | MIP Label Compliance | Files with defined MIP labels can be excluded from archiving. |
+|  | Encrypted Data | Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest. |
 |  | Detailed Logging | Every archive and restore action is logged and auditable. |
-|  | Role-Based Access | Manage access and permissions through defined user roles. |
 | **Dashboard & Reporting** | Real-Time Dashboard | View live data usage, queued files, and active requests. |
 |  | Exportable Reports | Download CSV logs and metrics for compliance or review. |
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 |  | PowerShell & REST API | Full control through scripting and API calls. |
 |  | CLI & GUI Support | Use either the command line or web UI for configuration and management. |
-| **Upcoming Add-On: O365 Backup** | OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams Backup | Standalone backup of O365 content separate from archiving. |
+| **Integrated Add-On: O365 Backup** | OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams Backup | Fully integrated into the Squirrel platform — adds backup capabilities for OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. |
-|  | Affordable Add-On | Designed to be cost-effective and easy to manage within the existing Squirrel platform. |
+|  | Affordable Add-On | Designed to be cost-effective and easy to manage within the existing Squirrel interface. |
+| **Support & Monitoring** | 24/7 Support | SmiKar Software provides global, 24/7 support to assist with any Squirrel-related issues or inquiries. |
+|  | Continuous Monitoring | The Squirrel platform is continuously monitored to ensure uptime, performance, and issue detection. |