Name server problems

[Schachar Levin]

   We have a problem with the name resolvtion on our SGI.
Each time the main nameserver falls, the computer waits for the time-out until it
moves to the secondary nameserver. The problem is, that it happens for EACH name 
request, so the computer works VERY slow. 
   The other problem is that SGI cannot work with /etc/hosts and the name server 
at the same time.

   Does any one have a Solution?

   Schachar Levin