One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that implements a long-lived query (LLQ) at a name server. During operation, the system receives an LLQ from a client at the name server, wherein the LLQ requests information related to one or more data items stored on the name server. In response...http://www.google.fr/patents/US8161184?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US8161184 - Method and apparatus for facilitating long-lived DNS queries
Method and apparatus for facilitating long-lived DNS queries