Using the Import Tool

The content import tool is used to import data from Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001 document libraries as part of the process of upgrading to SharePoint Portal Server.

Before you can run the content import tool, you must complete the other steps of upgrading to SharePoint Portal Server, including exporting data from SharePoint Portal Server 2001. For more information on upgrading from SharePoint Portal Server 2001 to SharePoint Portal Server, see Upgrading from Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001.

Some data from SharePoint Portal Server 2001 is imported during upgrade, but cannot be used in SharePoint Portal Server. This includes portal customization, and most SharePoint Portal Server 2001 custom Web Parts.

To use the document management capabilities of SharePoint Portal Server 2001, you must install the optional components for backwards-compatible document libraries.

Note  The backward-compatible document libraries that you import from SharePoint Portal Server 2001 are called workspaces in SharePoint Portal Server 2001. They are distinct from the document libraries provided by Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Portal Server. References to "workspaces" while importing content refer to backward-compatible document libraries.

Import data from SharePoint Portal Server 2001

You must be a member of the SharePoint administrators group or the local administrators group to complete this procedure.

1. On the title bar of the portal site, click Site Settings.
2. On the Site Settings page, in the Portal Site Content section, click Import SharePoint Portal Server 2001 data.
3. On the Import SharePoint Portal Server 2001 Data page, type the location of the import file, and then click OK.

Related Topics

Upgrading from Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2001