In this article, we will explore the usage of the New-AzDataProtectionRetentionLifeCycleClientObject cmdlet in PowerShell on the Windows platform. This cmdlet is a powerful tool that allows users to manage the retention lifecycle of data protection in Azure. By understanding how to utilize this cmdlet, users can effectively control the retention policies for their Azure resources and ensure data protection compliance.

The New-AzDataProtectionRetentionLifeCycleClientObject cmdlet provides a simplified and efficient way to create and configure retention policies for Azure resources. It allows users to define the retention period, retention frequency, and retention type for specific resources. This level of control enables users to align their data protection strategies with their business requirements.

Examples:

Example 1: Creating a new retention policy

$policy = New-AzDataProtectionRetentionLifeCycleClientObject -RetentionPeriod 30 -RetentionFrequency Days -RetentionType Basic

This example creates a new retention policy with a retention period of 30 days, a retention frequency of days, and a retention type of basic.

Example 2: Updating an existing retention policy

$policy = Get-AzDataProtectionRetentionLifeCycleClientObject -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -ResourceName "MyResource"
$policy.RetentionPeriod = 60
Set-AzDataProtectionRetentionLifeCycleClientObject -RetentionPolicy $policy

This example retrieves an existing retention policy for a specific resource, updates the retention period to 60 days, and applies the changes.

Example 3: Removing a retention policy

Remove-AzDataProtectionRetentionLifeCycleClientObject -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -ResourceName "MyResource"

This example removes the retention policy associated with a specific resource.