SharePoint: Improved site metadata size reporting

🚨 The Signal: SharePoint site metadata size reporting is improving to include document library field data, providing a more accurate view of usage. This may show higher reported sizes for some sites, potentially exceeding the 1 TB limit.

The Impact

SharePoint admins and site owners are affected by more accurate metadata reporting, with a low security risk of operational disruption if limits are exceeded.

• SharePoint admins: May see higher reported metadata sizes, requiring review.
• Site owners: May receive warnings if their site approaches or exceeds the 1 TB limit.
• Organizations: Risk of operational disruption if sites hit metadata limits, impacting content creation.

The Action

1. Review SharePoint admin center storage metrics for sites nearing 1 TB metadata usage.
2. Identify sites with high metadata usage via SharePoint Admin Center > Sites > Active Sites > Storage metrics.
3. Communicate with site owners of affected sites to review and reduce unnecessary metadata.
4. Consider strategies for metadata optimization or content archiving for sites exceeding limits.

Domain: SharePoint · Impact: low · Workload: SharePoint