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Figure 21: Back up a site collection
The same operation can be completed by using the Backup-SPSite Windows
PowerShell command. Note that additional parameters are available, including using a
SQL snapshot.
Figure 22: Windows PowerShell command for backing up a site
To restore the site collection, the Restore-SPSite Windows PowerShell command is
used.
Export a Site or List
Through Central Administration a SharePoint Administrator can configure a backup of a
subsite or list. As seen in the image below, after the site is selected, there are additional
options for the site and for specific lists. From this page, the administrator can also
choose to export security and select the different versions that will be exported with the
site or list.