Migrate WSS to MOSS 2007

1) Backup current site using stsadm command [Site to be migrated]

stsadm.exe -o backup -url OLDSITEURL -filename c:\backup.dat -overwrite

2) Restore into to MOSS

stsadm.exe -o restore -url NEWSITEURL -filename c:\backup.dat –overwrite


Notes:


1. Hosted on different servers

2. URL is different (old and new server)

3. If you require some of the sub-sites to be deleted, do it at destination

4. Some customizations may be lost

5. Make sure to start the required services (Excel, Query)

6. Do not install SPD on production environment

Sharepoint 2010 upgrade

5 Important Points to consider for upgrade (from WSS or Sharepoint 2007):

(http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/103112/top-5-things-you-can-do-to-prepare-for-sharepoint-2010.html)

Summary:
Step 1: Plan for 64bit Architecture
Step 2: Upgrade Clients
Step 3: Upgrade to SharePoint 2007 SP2
Step 4: Run the PreUpgradeCheck Tool and Mitigate Issues
Step 5: Take the Opportunity to Rearchitect

Key differentiators from earlier version (2007 Vs 2010):
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/sharepoint/SharePoint_2010.aspx

Tips for Searching Jobs in India...

Well, its been a torrid year as far as professional career is concerned. From being a high of being in Microsoft to being job less for close to 2 months. Call it destiny, bad timing, economy or any other word that you want to add.

Well, left US due to Visa complications and had to move back to India. Was under a false pretext that having MS in resume will make it easier to get into companies in India.. well.. that wasnt to be. I think the mistake I was making was thinking from US perspective and not about how things work in India.

Lets me share some points based on my experience (well, they are my experiences and I am sure others may have their own experiences and will be different from mine).

1. Having your friends refer you directly into their companies (especially big ones.. .the Acce..., the IB..., etc etc) does not work unfortunately.. no matter how close your friend is.. what depends is how close your friend is to the Hiring Manager :)

2. Be ready to explain why you have come back from US (read - Big Company).. everyone sees you with shady eyes.. was he thrown out, did he not perform, etc etc.

3. Be Patient.. especially for Middle to Senior Mgmt. It takes time for the company to get back..

4. Network, Network, Network... meet with recruiters, socialize with big wigs (if possible), go for events.

5. Post your resume on naukri, monster, timesjobs and make sure you have the right keywords reflected in your resume.

6. Re-visit your resume, make sure it has all the keywords (some of them might sound too basic for eg. OOPs concepts, OLTP, etc).

7. Be sure of what you want to do and go for it. Be honest to yourself and company which is looking to hire you. You will almost never have a 100% fit but your confidence and your approach will make necessary difference.

8. Remember, they need you as much as you do.. at times you have to take tactical decisions but its in the interest of both the parties that you take up something you really enjoy doing.

9. Be truthful. It will go a long way...