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====== Getting Started with Chipmunk ======

Welcome to the Chipmunk Setup Guide.

Chipmunk is SmiKar Software’s intelligent offboarding solution for Microsoft 365. It automatically detects disabled Entra ID (Azure AD) accounts and securely archives the associated OneDrive and Exchange (emails) data to Azure Blob Storage. Chipmunk ensures no important user data is lost, helping you meet compliance, legal, and operational requirements with ease.

[[https://www.smikar.com/chipmunk-automated-user-archiving/|Chipmunk Overview]]

===== What is Chipmunk? =====

Chipmunk is designed for IT administrators and businesses that want a simple, affordable, and automated way to archive Microsoft 365 user data once employees leave the organization.

When a user account is disabled in Entra ID:
  * Their **OneDrive** files are backed up to Azure Blob.
  * Their **Exchange** emails are archived.
  * Data is stored under your control in your Azure tenant.
  * Easy recovery options are available later if required.

===== Chipmunk Architecture =====

Chipmunk uses a lightweight architecture:
  * PowerShell scripts manage the backup processes.
  * MySQL database tracks backup status, performance, and reporting.
  * Node.js and React front-end dashboard for easy monitoring.
  * Azure Blob Storage holds archived user data.

===== Prerequisites =====

Before installing Chipmunk, you’ll need:
  * An Azure subscription with Blob Storage.
  * A registered Azure App for Graph API access (with permissions for OneDrive and Exchange)

===== Installation Steps =====

1. Provision your Azure Storage account.
2. Set up the required Azure App Registration and permissions.
3. Deploy Chipmunk from Azure Marketplace
4. Go to the landing page for chipmunk, and go to configure settings
5. Start Chipmunk services.

Chipmunk is designed for quick deployment — most installations can be completed in under an hour.

===== Using Chipmunk =====

The Chipmunk Dashboard allows you to:
  * Monitor ongoing backup operations.
  * View archived users and their associated data.
  * Search and restore archived files if needed.
  * View trends, usage, and backup success rates.

All user data remains securely in your Azure environment — Chipmunk does not store your data externally.

===== Why Choose Chipmunk? =====

* Fully automated offboarding.
* Affordable licensing model.
* Your data remains in your Azure tenant.
* Scalable for small and large environments.
* Simple setup and minimal management overhead.

Chipmunk helps organizations meet compliance, legal hold, and operational continuity requirements while simplifying the Microsoft 365 offboarding process.

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