Offline for Maintenance Option

Offline for Maintenance Option

Making changes to a live application can cause problems. I'm suggesting a new application settings option to temporary disable all access to an app so the admin or developer can make changes without any user interference. Additionally, while the app is offline, there should be some ability to present the users with a customized notification page (perhaps a view within the app itself). For example, "This application is undergoing maintenance and will be back online Sunday at 5 PM. Please email smith@net.com for assistance." Once the changes are made, the app setting is clicked online and all sharing and public/private access is re-enabled.

Cheers,
John Whitney