.WSP File Recovery

A ".WSP backup" file refers to a backup file of a SharePoint Solution Package (WSP). WSP is a file format used in Microsoft SharePoint to package and deploy customizations, including web parts, site templates, features, and other components.

To create a .WSP backup file, you typically follow these steps:

1. Open the SharePoint Solution Package project in Microsoft Visual Studio.
2. Build the project to generate the WSP file.
3. Locate the generated WSP file in the project's output folder.
4. Make a copy of the WSP file and rename it with a ".WSP backup" extension to differentiate it from the original.

The backup file can be useful for restoring previous versions of the SharePoint solution or for archiving purposes.

To restore a ".WSP backup" file and recover SharePoint data, you can follow these steps:

1. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to restore the backup and access the SharePoint farm.
2. Open SharePoint Central Administration on the server where SharePoint is installed.
3. Go to "Backup and Restore" under the "Backup" section.
4. Click on "Restore from a backup" to start the restore process.
5. On the "Restore from Backup" page, select the "File" option and browse to the location where the ".WSP backup" file is stored.
6. Select the backup file and click "Next" to continue.
7. On the "Restore Options" page, select the appropriate restore options based on your requirements. You can choose to restore everything or specific components such as sites, lists, libraries, etc.
8. Click "Next" to proceed.
9. On the "Restore Selections" page, select the specific components you want to restore from the backup file. You can select individual sites, lists, libraries, etc., or choose to restore everything.
10. Click "Next" to continue.
11. On the "Restore Progress" page, review the summary of the restore operation and click "Start Restore" to begin the restore process.
12. Monitor the progress of the restore operation. Depending on the size of the backup file and the selected components, it may take some time to complete.
13. Once the restore process is finished, you will receive a completion message. Click "OK" to finish.
14. Verify that the SharePoint data has been successfully restored by accessing the restored sites, lists, libraries, etc.

Note: It is important to ensure that the version of SharePoint you are restoring to matches the version from which the backup was taken. Additionally, it is recommended to test the restore process in a non-production environment before performing it on a live SharePoint farm.

Yes, there are several tools and software that can be used to manage and manipulate ".WSP backup" files efficiently. Some of these tools include:

1. SharePoint Solution Installer: This tool allows you to install, uninstall, and manage SharePoint solution files (.wsp) easily. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing solution files and can be used to deploy, update, and remove solutions.
2. SharePoint Solution Deployer: This is a command-line tool that helps in deploying SharePoint solution files (.wsp) to SharePoint farms. It allows you to automate the deployment process and provides options for deploying solutions to specific web applications, site collections, or globally.
3. SharePoint Management Shell: This is a command-line administration tool for SharePoint that provides a set of Windows PowerShell cmdlets specifically designed for managing SharePoint environments. It can be used to manage and manipulate .wsp files, including installing, upgrading, and removing solutions.
4. SharePoint Designer: This is a free web and application design program provided by Microsoft for SharePoint. It can be used to open and modify .wsp files, including editing workflows, customizing forms, and creating custom solutions.
5. Visual Studio: If you are a developer, you can use Visual Studio to manage and manipulate .wsp files efficiently. Visual Studio provides a comprehensive set of tools for building and deploying SharePoint solutions, including creating, packaging, and deploying .wsp files.

These are just a few examples of tools and software that can be used to manage and manipulate .wsp backup files efficiently. The choice of tool depends on your specific requirements and preferences.