Backing up your SharePoint site locally

Before you begin:

Ensure a copy of Microsoft SharePoint Designer is installed. Create a support ticket to request your copy if you haven't got it.

Procedure:

1. Open Microsoft SharePoint designer and select File | Open Site from the main menu.
2. Enter your Sharepoint site address in the site name box - ie: http://sp.yourdomain.com
3. Enter your username and password when prompted (this is your sharepoint site username).
4. When the site opens, select Tools -> Server -> Backup Web Site.
5. If you have sub sites, tick the "Include sub sites in archive".
6. Select a backup file name and click Save.