Capacity Savings for Microsoft 365

Capacity Savings enables end-users or administrators to optimize protected storage by identifying and archiving low-activity files. Instead of storing full files in OneDrive and SharePoint, the solution replaces them with lightweight stub files (.URL placeholders). These placeholders act as pointers, while the complete file content remains securely protected within the CrashPlan backup tier.

From an end-user or administrator perspective, nothing changes in how files are accessed. Users can continue to open, download, and restore files just as they always have, without needing to understand where the data is physically stored. This ensures business continuity and avoids disruption to daily workflows. CrashPlan's Capacity Savings transforms traditional backup into a smarter storage strategy—balancing efficiency, usability, and data protection in a single approach.

For information on calculating your potential savings by using Capacity Savings, use ROI calculator.