Sometimes we need a custom template at site collection level, for example a teamsite template with client logo and banner on the top.

It is possible to create a template at site colleciton level using stsadm command.

1. Save the required site as template.

2. Install the template using stsadm command

Save the site as template:

1. On the Site Actions menu , click Site Settings.

2. On the Site Settings page, in the Look and Feel section, click Save site as template.

3. On the Save Site as Template page, in the File Name section, type a name for the template file.

4. In the Name and Description section, type a name and optionally a description.

5. In the Include Content section, select the Include Content check box if you want new Web sites created from this template to include the contents of all lists and document libraries in the Web site.

6. Click OK.

Install the template:

stsadm -o addtemplate -filename “Site_Template.stp” -title “SUG Project” -description “Template with SUG branding”

Important Note: You need to have SP1 installed on the SharePoint to use this command, WSS hotfix is also available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942369