How to Install Kong on Void Linux

Kong is an open-source API gateway and microservices management platform. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Kong on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• Void Linux installation
• sudo access

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing Kong, you need to install some dependencies to keep everything working smoothly. In a terminal, run the following commands to install Git, OpenSSL, and Lua:

sudo xbps-install -S git openssl lua

Step 2: Clone Kong Repo

Next, you need to download the Kong source code from GitHub. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/Kong/kong.git

Once the "kong" directory is created in your current working directory, navigate into the directory with the following command:

cd kong

Step 3: Install Kong

Now, you are ready to install Kong by running the following command:

make install

This command will download and install all the required packages and dependencies for Kong to execute.

Step 4: Verify Kong Installation

After the installation is completed, verify that Kong has been successfully installed on your system. Run the following command in your terminal:

kong version

This command should return the version of Kong you have just installed. If you encounter any issues or errors, kindly refer to the official Kong documentation or seek support from the Kong community.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have successfully installed Kong on Void Linux, a robust API gateway, and microservices management platform. You can now utilize its advanced features to manage, secure, and optimize your microservices-based applications.