Patent ID: 8572208
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of processing requests for resources in a system in which a plurality of content providers provide multiple resources, the method comprising: (A) in a shared content delivery network (CDN) comprising a plurality of repeater servers configured to serve resources on behalf of subscribers to the CDN, configuring at least a first repeater server with at least one table comprising information for use in identifying content providers that are subscribers to the CDN, said at least one table identifying at least a first content provider and a second content provider as subscribers to the CDN, said second content provider being distinct from said first content provider; (B) responsive to receipt by the first repeater server of a first request from a first client for a first resource, said first resource being associated with the first content provider, said first request including at least a first name, said first name identifying said first content provider, said first repeater server: (C) responsive to receipt by the first repeater server of a second request from a second client for a second resource, said second resource being associated with the second content provider, and said second request including at least a second name distinct from said first name, said second name identifying said second content provider, said first repeater server: