Oct 28
Move a SharePoint Site (Export/Import)

SITE MOVES (EXPORT/IMPORT)   

  1. Create the new blank target URL (https://xx.xx.xxx/sites/iuspug)
  2. CMD -> CD \"Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\14\BIN"
  3. Export the old URL using the following Command:

    stsadm -o export -url https://xx.xx.xxx/iuspug -filename c:\iuspug\backup.cmp -includeusersecurity

  4. Import the file back into SharePoint using the the following command:

    stsadm -o import -url https://xx.xx.xxx/sites/iuspug -filename c:\iuspug\backup.cmp  -includeusersecurity   

Steps to Move "My Site"   

  1. Create the new blank target URL (https://mysite.xx.xx.xxx)
  2. CMD -> CD \"Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\web server extensions\14\BIN"
  3. Export the old URL using the following Command:

    stsadm -o export -url http://mysite.xx.xx.xx.xxx -filename c:\mysite\backup.cmp -includeusersecurity

  4. 5. Import the file back into SharePoint using the following command:

    stsadm -o import -url https://mysite.xx.xx.xxx -filename c:\mysite\backup.cmp  -includeusersecurity

Note:

  • Verify you have 2 managed paths set up in the http://mysite.xx.xx.xxx web application.
    • To do this Navigate to "Application Management", "Define Managed Paths".
  • Create an Explicit inclusion for path "My Site"
  • Create a Wildcard inclusion for path "personal"
  • Jump back into the "Application Management" tab and choose "Create site collection"   

Overview of Steps to Move Sites   

  1. Backup the Web Application!!!
  2. Communicate plans to move site to the appropriate location (Define date and time) and provide new URL.
  3. Export site
  4. Import site
  5. Copy Libraries
  6. Verify site security
  7. Verify library sizes and security
  8. Hide old tab or link
  9. Create new link or tab in place of old URL, redirecting it to the new site
  10. Have Members and Owners test site
  11. Disable old URL by denying access to the site

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