Consul is an open-source, distributed service mesh solution that provides service discovery, configuration, and segmentation functionality. It is a versatile tool that helps users connect and secure services across distributed systems. By focusing on scalability, ease of use, and extensibility, Consul delivers a robust platform for managing services in modern infrastructure.

Features of Consul:

• Consul enables users to register and discover services using a DNS interface or HTTP API, simplifying service management in dynamic environments.
• It provides powerful key-value storage for dynamic configuration and coordination, allowing applications to adapt to changing conditions in real-time.
• Consul offers built-in health checks to monitor service availability and health, enabling automated failover and service resiliency.
• Written in Go, Consul is highly scalable and lightweight, making it suitable for both small and large-scale deployments.
• It supports multiple datacenters, enabling seamless communication and failover across geographically distributed environments.
• Consul provides secure service-to-service communication using mutual TLS and allows fine-grained access control for sensitive operations.
• The framework is highly extensible, allowing developers to integrate with third-party tools or create custom plugins to extend Consul's functionality to meet specific needs.

To check the version of Consul, run:

 consul --version 

Disclaimer: Consul® is an open-source project under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company. Consul is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for understanding and complying with licensing terms and regulations while using Consul.