I'm working on a graduation project and I'm in need of a reliable API gateway service that provides free features like JWT authentication and routing. I've heard that Kong no longer offers an open-source version since version 3.9.1, and I don't have time to learn how to use alternatives like Envoy Gateway. I do have some experience with Docker and Docker Compose, but no knowledge of Kubernetes. I'm considering using Kong due to its simplicity and the strong community support around it. I have a few questions: 1) How can I access the deprecated OSS version? I can't find this in the documentation. 2) Should I just apply the existing documentation to version 3.9.1? 3) Is it possible to use the latest Kong image without a license and still access only the OSS features? 4) How can I tell the difference between the OSS and Enterprise images?
2 Answers
You could check for the downgraded helm chart and deploy it. You can find it at artifacthub.io – just search for 'Kong' and you should be able to find it.
We use JWT authentication with Kong using the newer versions via the Kubernetes helm chart. You can install the chart, add the JWT plugin using CRD, and then include it in your ingress setup.
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