How does SmarTest read the client.conf configuration file?

Explanation on FNE license check-out behavior / order for FNRFNE 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