How do you modify existing SharePoint sites?

Question

I often get a client’s request to change properties, for example, the version history parameter in all document libraries on all existing farm sites.

So far, the best solution I could think of is a Powershell script, test the script before I run it, and then pray that I don't forget something critical. Is there a better and safer way?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

First take a backup of the content, then run the script.

Backup through stsadm or database.

Not working for any central admin changes.