Kong API Gateway Training Course

Introduction

• The necessity for effective API management in government operations

Setting up Kong for Government

• Selecting an appropriate installation method: bare metal, cloud, containers, or Kubernetes
• Utilizing curl commands for configuration
• Installing and initializing a Kong cluster for government use

Overview of Kong Features and Architecture for Government

• Kong's lightweight proxy capabilities
• The role of Kong plugins in enhancing functionality

Adding Services and Routes for Government Applications

• Using the Admin API to manage services and routes
• Implementing host matching for enhanced service delivery

Consuming Services for Government Operations

• Configuring ports, hosts, and DNS settings for optimal performance

Responding to Requests in Government Systems

• Reverse proxying incoming requests to ensure secure and efficient service access

Controlling Traffic for Government Services

• Managing, throttling, and restricting traffic to maintain system integrity
• Load balancing strategies: dynamic ring-balancer versus DNS-based methods

Analyzing Traffic for Government Oversight

• Visualizing, inspecting, and monitoring traffic using tools like Prometheus
• Logging data transfers with solutions such as the ELK Stack

Transforming Data for Government Use

• Real-time transformation of requests and responses to meet specific government requirements

Securing API and Service Access for Government

• Implementing an authentication layer to protect sensitive services

Integrating Kong with Third-party Services for Government

• Invoking serverless functions via APIs to enhance service capabilities

Advanced Routing Mechanisms for Government Applications

• Implementing complex routing beyond simple host matching

Securing the Kong Admin API for Government Operations

• Configuring firewall rules to enhance security
• Using Kong as a proxy for the Admin API to add an additional layer of protection

Extending Kong for Government Needs

• Adding extra functionality through Kong Plugins
• Creating custom plugins to meet specific government requirements

Scaling Kong for High-Volume Government Operations

• Increasing nodes to handle trillions of API calls efficiently

Troubleshooting for Government Users

Summary and Conclusion for Government Applications