The invention includes a method for selecting a replicated node from a
domain of replicated nodes in a computer network. The method comprises
maintaining a list of the replicated nodes; receiving a name resolution
request to resolve a name for the domain into a network address;
selecting one of the replicated nodes based on predefined selection
criteria and in response to the name resolution request; and sending a
network address of the selected replicated node to a network address
associated with the name resolution request.