So as for create retention folders, yes, you can do that.  What I would recommend is that that default Retention Category for the mailbox be the 6 month and then set the retention on the folders via EVPM

Also, you might want to not archive the Top Level folder or set an Indefinete Retention to avoid items being deleted by mistake, but that is up to you.

It would look something like this:

[Folder]

Name = \RetentionFolder

RetentionCategory = Retention10years

OverrideArchiveLocks = true

 

[Folder]

Name = \RetentionFolder\one

RetentionCategory = Retention1years

OverrideArchiveLocks = true

 

[Folder]

Name = \RetentionFolder\Two

OverrideArchiveLocks = true

RetentionCategory = 3years

As long as you enabled the option to updated moved item retention if they user moves an archived item to a new folder it will be updated, so you will be okay there.

Tony,

 Thanks again for your help! I will test the process as indicated.

Thanks again,

D.

Tony,

 In regards to the "Updated Moved Item Retention"setting. Isn't that only applicable to "Shortcut" stubs?

"Shortcuts" at my client site are not configured; and the items moved will be done within the "Virtual Vault" is this setting still applicable to the archived item and will the "Retention" category be updated?

Please advise on any comments.

Thanks and best regards,

D.