The command ncs --with-package-reload starts Cisco NSO and immediately reloads any new or changed service packages, enabling them for use without any additional commands. This is the recommended method for making service packages available right after copying them to the installation folder.

Using a network configuration tool such as Ansible is most beneficial when orchestrating networking equipment that must be documented, templated, and automated, as it enables consistent, automated, and scalable configuration management.

When consuming an API synchronously, the client must wait for the server's response before continuing, so if a single microservice responds slowly, it delays the entire process for all dependent services.

RESTful APIs work in a client-to-server manner where the client initiates a connection to the server to request or manipulate resources.