Kong is an open-source API gateway that allows for centralized management of RESTful APIs. In this tutorial, we will be explaining how to install Kong on Clear Linux Latest using the command line.
Before we begin, you will need:
To install Kong on Clear Linux Latest, we need to install the following dependencies using the swupd package manager:
sudo swupd bundle-add nmap ca-certificates-basic
To install Kong community edition, we will use following command on terminal:
sudo swupd search -n kong-ce
sudo swupd bundle-add kong-ce
This command will install the Kong community edition and all its dependencies.
Once the installation is complete, start the Kong service by running the following command:
sudo systemctl start kong
To verify the service is up and running, type:
systemctl status kong
This should return a message indicating that the Kong service is active.
Kong comes with a pre-built Kong dashboard, we can access it by opening up a browser and connecting via the following URLs:
http://localhost:8001
http://localhost:8002
The first URL is served by Kong's admin API, where you can perform administrative tasks.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Kong on Clear Linux Latest.
Installing Kong on Clear Linux Latest is straightforward and easy, using the swupd package manager. Once installed, it provides a powerful and efficient way to manage your RESTful APIs.
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