IZ315: Need host lock framework

[crei]

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        Issue #:      315             Platform:     Sun           Reporter: crei (crei)
       Component:     testsuite          OS:        All
     Subcomponent:    framework       Version:      current          CC:    None defined
        Status:       NEW             Priority:     P2
      Resolution:                    Issue type:    DEFECT
                                  Target milestone: milestone 1
      Assigned to:    issues@testsuite
      QA Contact:     joga
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       * Summary:     Need host lock framework
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   Opened: Wed Nov 25 02:33:00 -0700 2009 
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We need exclusive reservation for rpc spooling host !!!

- in testsuite global config a locking must be implemented
- user <-> host based
- we need a function to get available (free) spooling host and funcs to
  reserve it for a user
- The lock is obtained when installing the host and is valid for x days
- The same user can re-use the lock, means touch the lock time
- ...