How to install Kong on Fedora CoreOS Latest

Introduction

Kong is a lightweight and flexible open-source API gateway that glues your microservices together. Installing Kong on Fedora CoreOS Latest is a straightforward process that requires a few simple steps. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Kong on Fedora CoreOS.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you need:

Access to a terminal or command-line interface
A working instance of Fedora CoreOS Latest
Administrative privileges on the Fedora CoreOS instance

Step 1 - Update the System

Before installing Kong, ensure that your system is up-to-date. You can update your Fedora CoreOS system by running the following command:

sudo rpm-ostree upgrade

Step 2 - Install Docker

Kong requires Docker to run. To install Docker on your Fedora CoreOS instance, run the following commands:

sudo systemctl enable docker
sudo systemctl start docker

Step 3 - Download and Configure Kong

Next, you need to download and configure Kong. Follow these steps:

Create a new directory for Kong
```
mkdir kong
cd kong
```
Download the latest version of Kong from the official website:
```
curl -X GET https://bintray.com/kong/kong-rpm/rpm -q \
| grep '.rpm' | cut -d\" -f4 | tail -n 1 \
| xargs curl -O -L
```
Note: This will download the latest version of Kong for Fedora CoreOS. To download a specific version, modify the command by replacing tail -n 1 with the desired version number.
Install Kong by running the following command:
```
sudo rpm-ostree install -y kong-*.rpm
```

Step 4 - Verify the Installation

After completing the installation, verify that Kong is running correctly by checking its status:

sudo systemctl status kong

If Kong is running, you'll see a message indicating that the service is active:

● kong.service - Kong API Gateway
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/kong.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
   Active: active (running) since Mon 2021-06-21 13:42:49 UTC; 14min ago

Conclusion

You've successfully installed Kong on Fedora CoreOS Latest. With Kong, you can now manage and secure your microservices using a lightweight and flexible API gateway.