Deploying MuleSoft FlexGateway on Kubernetes with a single vanity domain involves several steps. A vanity domain typically refers to a custom domain name that is specific to your organization. Here’s a general guide to help you with the deployment
1. Prerequisites:
- Kubernetes Cluster: Ensure you have a Kubernetes cluster available and configured.
- Kubernetes nodes: Multiple Kubernetes nodes.
- kubectl: Install the Kubernetes command-line tool for managing your cluster.
- Helm: Install Helm, a package manager for Kubernetes.
2. Obtain MuleSoft FlexGateway Distribution:
- Download the MuleSoft FlexGateway distribution suitable for Kubernetes from the official MuleSoft website.
3. Configure FlexGateway:
- Customize the FlexGateway configuration files based on your requirements. This may include specifying your vanity domain, security settings, and any other configurations. All these are very specific to customer needs and will automate very easily.
4. Create Kubernetes Resources:
- Create Kubernetes resources (e.g., Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps) based on the FlexGateway configuration.
- Define environment-specific configurations, including secrets if needed.
5. Ingress Configuration:
- Set up Ingress resources to route external traffic to your FlexGateway instances.
- Configure the Ingress rules to map your vanity domain to the appropriate service.
6. TLS/SSL Configuration:
- If you’re using HTTPS, configure TLS/SSL certificates for your vanity domain. You can use a certificate issued by a certificate authority (CA) or a self-signed certificate for testing.
7. Deploy FlexGateway:
- Deploy the configured FlexGateway to your Kubernetes cluster using Helm or Kubernetes manifests.
8. Monitoring and Logging:
- Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track the performance and health of your FlexGateway deployment.
9. Testing:
- Test your FlexGateway deployment by sending requests to the API endpoints exposed through the gateway.
- Verify that the vanity domain is correctly mapped to your FlexGateway service.
Additional Considerations:
- Security: Implement security best practices, including network policies, RBAC, and secure handling of sensitive information.
- Scaling: Consider how to scale your FlexGateway instances based on demand.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement a backup and recovery strategy for your FlexGateway data.
