How to Install Kong on Clear Linux Latest

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.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need:

• A Clear Linux Latest installation
• Root or sudo user priviledges
• Terminal or command line access

Step 1: Install Dependencies

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

Step 2: Install Kong Community Edition

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.

Step 3: Start and Verify Kong Service

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.

Step 4: Test Kong API gateway

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.

Conclusion

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.