1. A method for providing client-sensitive translation of symbolic names to addresses, the method comprising the following steps performed by a DNS server system, of: receiving a request for translation from a client computer system, the request for translation including a symbolic name to be translated; forwarding the translation request to the client computer system if reflective client-sensitive translation is required; receiving a translation from the client computer system, the translation including an address corresponding to the symbolic name included in the translation request; and returning the translation to the client computer system.