The IIS app_offline.htm Deployment Trick
Tired of ERROR_FILE_IN_USE when deploying to IIS? One file stops your app, releases all locks, and shows users a maintenance page.
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Tired of ERROR_FILE_IN_USE when deploying to IIS? One file stops your app, releases all locks, and shows users a maintenance page.
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