Patent ID: 6098099
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A directory server for monitoring network access requests, said directory server comprising:(a) storage means for storing data items, said storage means further storing an identifier of at least a selected data item of said data items, wherein said identifier is further associated with a monitoring node;(b) communication means for transmitting signals to said monitoring node; and(c) processing means, coupled to said storage means and said communication means, for receiving a request for said selected data item and, responsive to receipt of said request, for automatically transmitting a signal for notifying said monitoring node of said request via said communication means, thereby enabling said monitoring node to enforce traffic class priorities with respect to said selected data itemwherein said identifier comprises a network address of said monitoring node, said processing means notifying said monitoring node through the use of said network address, via said communication means.