Maintenance Mode is a new mode of operation introduced with Release 11.5.10, in which the Oracle Applications system is made accessible only for patching activities not allowing the users to login to any responsibility. This provides optimal performance for AutoPatch sessions, and minimizes downtime needed. 1. Scheduling System Downtime Administrators can schedule 'System Downtime' using Oracle Applications Manager (OAM): Site Map --> Maintenance --> Manage Downtime Schedules When the System has been scheduled for 'Downtime', Apache should be re-started on Restricted Mode by using the Script (adaprstctl.sh). By doing this, users attempting to log on to Oracle Applications will be automatically redirected to a System Downtime URL showing a message similar to the following one: Scheduled Downtime Details Start Time : 17:30:00 12/11/2004 Expected Up Time : 09:00:00 12/12/2004 For Updates : famy2u@hotmail.com The system is currently undergoing a s...