Kong API Gateway Training Course

Introduction

• The need for API management in government operations

Setting up Kong for Government

• Deciding on an installation type: bare metal, cloud, containers, and Kubernetes
• Using curl commands for initial setup
• Installing and starting a Kong cluster to support government workflows

Overview of Kong Features and Architecture for Government

• Kong's lightweight proxy designed for high-performance environments
• Kong plugins to enhance functionality tailored to public sector needs

Adding Services and Routes for Government

• Using the Admin API to manage government services and routes
• Implementing host matching for secure and efficient routing of government requests

Consuming Services for Government

• Configuring ports, hosts, and DNS settings to ensure seamless integration with government systems

Responding to Requests for Government

• Reverse proxying incoming requests to improve security and performance in government networks

Controlling Traffic for Government

• Managing, throttling, and restricting traffic to ensure compliance with public sector policies
• Load balancing requests using dynamic ring-balancer and DNS-based methods for optimal resource utilization

Analyzing Traffic for Government

• Visualizing, inspecting, and monitoring traffic using tools like Prometheus to enhance governance and accountability
• Logging data transfers with solutions such as the ELK Stack to ensure transparency and auditability

Transforming Data for Government

• Transforming requests and responses in real-time to meet specific government requirements

Securing API and Service Access for Government

• Protecting services through an authentication layer to ensure secure access for authorized users

Integrating Kong with Third-party Services for Government

• Calling serverless functions via APIs to support innovative government solutions

Advanced Routing Mechanisms for Government

• Beyond simple host matching: implementing complex routing rules to meet diverse government needs

Securing the Kong Admin API for Government

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

Extending Kong for Government

• Adding extra functionality through Kong Plugins to support specialized government tasks
• Creating Your Own Plugin to address unique government requirements

Scaling Kong for Government

• Increasing nodes to process trillions of API calls to meet the demands of large-scale government projects

Troubleshooting for Government

Summary and Conclusion for Government