Learning SharePoint

Creating new SharePoint sites while maintaining a consistent look and feel can be challenging. Fortunately, with PowerShell and the PnP (Patterns and Practices) framework, we can automate the process of backing up a site template and applying it to a new site. This blog post will guide you through the necessary steps. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have the following: SharePoint Online Management Shell PnP PowerShell module installed Appropriate permissions to access the SharePoint site and admin center Step-by-Step Guide 1. Backup the Site Template First, you need to connect to the source site and back up its template. # Source Site URL input $SourceSiteURL = Read-Host "Enter Source Site URL" # Path to XML file $SchmaXMLPath = " " # Connect to PnP Online to take template backup Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SourceSiteURL -Interactive # Get Site Schema and save to file Get-P

Recently, I have been extensively working with SharePoint and the Patterns and Practices (PnP) PowerShell module. PnP has significantly simplified various tasks by providing easy-to-use command sets and thorough documentation. One particular task that PnP has made straightforward is copying a footer from one SharePoint site to another. This process can be achieved with just a few commands. Why Use PnP PowerShell? PnP PowerShell is a set of cmdlets designed to work with SharePoint Online and SharePoint on-premises. It simplifies the management and automation of common tasks and provides commands for nearly every aspect of SharePoint administration. The PnP module is especially useful for tasks that would otherwise require complex scripting or manual intervention. Copying a Footer with PnP PowerShell To copy a footer from one SharePoint site to another, follow these steps. This process involves exporting the footer template from the source site in XML format and