How can we turn off or get around this app_offline.htm business?
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So, we are still attempting to isolate exactly when this file is generated. We are using SQL Server 2008 Express RC (thus not 2005, which apparently can cause the generation). However, we have a remote IT person that periodically backs up our site and redeploys it. I think it's this scenario that causes app_offline's generation.

Anyways, while one of us are working, it's no problem to open up the project and delete this file. However, I'm going to be going back to school quite soon and I don't want to have to get calls at 7am letting me know the site is down and it needs to be fixed immediately. 

Here are a couple useful links. I've fairly scoured the web (and stackoverflow) for information, but no one seems to know how to make IIS ignore this file, or delete it upon generation.

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1973933/opinions-on-msdeploy

http://www.beansoftware.com/ASP.NET-Tutorials/Restart-Stop-Application.aspx

Meanwhile, we will continue attempting to isolate the instances when it is generated.

Thank you