Types of Backup and Restore
1. Site Collection Backup and Restore
This is only for Site Collection, using Backup and Restore not possible to backup SubSites.
Syntax:
Open Command Prompt in Sharepoint installed Server
cd C:Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft Sharedweb server extensions12BIN
Backup
stsadm.exe -o backup -url http://sitecollection -filename G:backupfilesbackupirec.dat -overwrite
Restore
stsadm.exe -o restore -url http://UATSitecollection -filename G:backupfilesbackupirec.dat -overwrite
2. Sub Site Export and import
Open Command Prompt in Sharepoint installed Server
cd C:Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft Sharedweb server extensions12BIN
Export
For Export : stsadm -o export -url http://SiteCollection/Subsite -filename “G:ExportfilesIGsite.cmp” -overwrite
Import
stsadm -o import -url http://UATSiteCollection/newsubsite -filename “G:ExportfilesIGsite.cmp”
DisAvantages:
If in you Subsite having Workflow or Event Handler then it will not import properly
3. Site/Subsite Personal Webpackage using Sharepoint Designer
If user not having server access then open Sharepoint Designer and get Backup Sitecollection or SubSite
For Export
File Menu –> Export –> Personal Web Package
For Import
File Menu –> Import –> Personal Web Package
4. Import Site Wizard using Sharepoint Designer
File Menu –> Import –> Import Web Site Wizard
It will open New Wizard for Imprort from
- External Site using http:\
- Sharepoint Services
- WebDev
- FTP
- File System
5. Save as Site Template Both Site and Subsite Click here for more details
6. WSP Package – Use WSP to move Webparts, Features, Event Handlers files to Server. How to Build WSP
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