# How does SmarTest read the client.conf configuration file?

#### **Explanation on FNE license check-out behavior / order for FNE servers defined in the *client.conf* file**

#### **Q1:** If two servers are defined in the client.conf file, is there any order where the licenses got checked out?

The sequence is down **top down**, so first entry gets queried first and if the license is not available, the next entry in line will be queried.

#### **Q2:** Or are both servers always queried?

If the response from the first entry is positive and the license is checked out, there is no additional query to other servers.

#### **Q3:** Is there any technical reason why ELF lics seems to be checked out preferentially?

They are preferred due to the **FULL\_CAPABILITY license**. If any **FULL\_CAPABILITY** licenses is found, this lic will get checked out with priority, even if it's from the second server