Kong’s open-source API Gateway is a popular project with significant community support, boasting over 33k stars on GitHub and numerous contributors. The transition from Kong's open-source version (OSS) to the Enterprise version offers enhanced features tailored for a production-grade API management platform. These features include Kong Manager for GUI-based configuration and monitoring, Secrets Management, Developer Portal, Vitals for service analytics, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for multi-tenancy. Moreover, the Enterprise version provides additional plugins and integrates with existing identity management systems, converting Kong into a robust enterprise-ready API gateway. The migration process involves updating both the Kong executable and the data store format to accommodate Enterprise features, which can be done without an Enterprise license initially. The migration can be executed in different deployment architectures, and while the process involves some downtime, it is presented as straightforward and beneficial for those seeking advanced administrative and operational capabilities.