Which is better site collection backup or import?
In that case you can stick to database backup as the best backup/restore plan for highly customized and big SharePoint solution. Site collection backup/restore is better than SPWeb export/import but not as trouble free as database backup/restore plan. The problems are caused by the new Site ID (GUID) generated.
How to backup / restore vs.site Export / Import?
Import of the exported site was tested by importing on the same location and also importing on another sub site. Below are the commands for backup/restore and export/import and the results after restore/import. The focus is on running workflows, version history and registered auditing events.
How to backup and restore a SharePoint 2013 list?
Requirement: Backup and restore a SharePoint 2013 list between sites. Solution: While saving a list as template, including its content is one solution, it doesn’t work for lists larger than 50 MB! So, follow below steps to export-import lists in SharePoint 2013 using PowerShell.
Can You import a list in SharePoint Server?
You cannot import a site, list or document library exported from one version of SharePoint Server to another version of SharePoint Server. You can use PowerShell to manually import a site, list, or document library or as part of a script that can be run regularly.
How to back up site collections in SQL Server?
You can use PowerShell to back up a site collection manually or as part of a script that can be run at scheduled intervals. To back up a site collection by using PowerShell. Verify that you have the following memberships: securityadmin fixed server role on the SQL Server instance.
How to back up site collections in PowerShell?
At the PowerShell command prompt, type the following command: is the ID or URL for the site collection you want to back up. is the path to where the backup file is located. If you want to overwrite a previously used backup file, use the Force parameter.