How to make Read Only Board?

[chikkoo]

Hi..

I want to do maintenance of my board, there after, backup and upgrade my board. I expect it will take a long time for me, during this time I don't want to disable the Board, but I want to Make it as a Read-Only Board.

I have more than 60 categories, I can't go each and every category and make it Read-Only. Therefore, I am looking for a easy way.

If any Mod already made, please direct me to the thread.

Thanks.

[chikkoo]

helloooooooooooooo.... anybody to help me?????

[postcd]

I need the same now

[ozzy47]

That would not be advisable, the best way is to shut the site down as suggested. :)