Move that SharePoint SubSite into its own site collection.

So it seemed like a good idea at the time, all of the sites on the root site collection but now you are beginning to regret that the content database is getting a little on the large side and managing the security is getting to be a pain.

So how do you move this subsite into it’s own site collection?

You can go ahead and pick up a migration tool from ShareGate of Metalogix both very good tools but you only want to move the site, feel free to grab this PowerShell script that will do it for you.

All you need to do is change the “script options” to reflect your needs and you should be away.

Remember that you use this script at your own risk and  you should backup ad test everything before you commit to running it.

The script can run the commands or build a script for you to use at a later date, your choice just look at the $debug  & $execute  options.

Download file : ConvertSubSiteToSiteCollection as a text file