Microsoft Purview is an integrated Information governance platform that provides organizations with the tools needed to manage, discover, and protect their information assets across on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This book will offer you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Purview, its features, and its capabilities.

This book begins with an introduction to the groundbreaking features and architecture of Microsoft Purview, highlighting its potential impact on organizational dynamics. You further, delve into the fundamentals of information governance, understanding its critical importance and the principles that drive effective data management in today’s enterprises. Moving ahead, you will explore the intricacies of information cataloging and metadata management, learning how to create and manage centralized information catalogs, enrich metadata, and much more. Next, you will gain a deep understanding of data lineage and mapping, mastering the visualization of data flows and conducting comprehensive impact analyses. You will learn how to leverage the powerful analytics tools within Microsoft Purview to generate insightful reports and dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Further, you will navigate the complexities of policy management and compliance, establishing robust frameworks to meet regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA followed by industry best practices and real-world case studies, optimizing your data management strategies and overcoming common challenges. Finally, peer into the future of information governance, exploring emerging technologies and trends, and understanding the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in shaping the landscape.

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding and apply information Governance best practices in the organization.
• Discovering automated information discovery capabilities
• Understanding the role of AI, machine learning, and automation in enhancing information governance practices
• How to comply with various information privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)

Charles Waghmare works for a global energy leader since 2019 as a Business Analyst in the Microsoft 365 space. Before that, he worked at Capgemini for eight years in various roles, including Yammer Community Manager and manager of the Drupal-based Enterprise Knowledge Management system. He also developed a knowledge management platform for the Digital Customer Experience (DCX) organization using SharePoint Online to manage Client references and knowledge assets related to Artificial Intelligence and customer experience (CX), using Microsoft Azure Chatbots to automate processes, develop proactive conversations with users, and create new use cases.

Charles also worked for ATOS (erstwhile SIEMENS Information Systems limited) for five years. During his tenure there, he was Community Manager of SAP-based communities, where he utilized Technoweb 2.0 – a Yammer-like platform and on-premises SharePoint. Also, Charles was global rollout manager for a structured document-management system built in on-premises SharePoint.