Oh, think i got the answer to this question...
[postED] Unplanned Inventory Database Maintenance
[postED 07:45PM PST, 08 February 2011] We are performing inventory server maintenance. This maintenance should be completed shortly. During this time, some residents will be logged off and will be temporarily unable to log in for a brief period. This maintenance may disrupt transactions and logins. Please check back here for updates.