Ansh Paulanshpaul.hashnode.dev·Jan 30, 2025Automating AWS AMI Creation with PackerOverview This article provides an overview of the Packer configuration used to create an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for an Ubuntu instance. The configuration includes setting up required plugins, defining variables for AWS credentials, specifying the...AWS
Munilakshmi G J100daysdevops.hashnode.dev·Dec 23, 2024Day 58 of 100 Days : Exploring Lesser-Known Tools in DevOpsWelcome to Day 58 of my 100 Days of DevOps journey! 🚀Today, we’ll uncover some hidden gems in the DevOps ecosystem. These tools may not be as mainstream as Docker, Kubernetes, or Ansible, but they can significantly enhance your workflow and help you...terragrunt
Akshay Siwalakshay-siwal.hashnode.dev·Nov 23, 2024Unpacking Packer: Simplifying Machine Image Building Across PlatformsBuilding and maintaining consistent infrastructure across multiple environments and platforms has historically been a daunting challenge. Enter Packer, a game-changer developed by HashiCorp. This open-source tool automates the creation of machine ima...packer
Akshay Siwalakshay-siwal.hashnode.dev·Nov 23, 2024Packer FAQWhat is Packer? Packer is an open-source tool created by HashiCorp for building identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. It automates the process of creating machine images, eliminating manual steps and ensu...packer
Akshay Siwalakshay-siwal.hashnode.dev·Nov 23, 2024Mastering the Packer Command Line InterfacePacker Fundamentals This briefing document reviews key concepts and insights of HashiCorp Packer, a tool for creating machine images. 1. Interacting with Packer The primary and sole method of interacting with Packer is through its command-line interf...packer
Mohit Meshrammohitdecoder.hashnode.dev·Oct 17, 2024Easy Guide to Building AMIs Using Packer for AWSIn the world of cloud computing, automation is key to efficient infrastructure management. One powerful tool that simplifies this process is Packer, developed by HashiCorp. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through my Packer AMI Build Project, which c...AWS
Balraj Singhbalrajsingh.hashnode.dev·Sep 12, 2024Automate Docker Image Deployment to AWS ECR Using GitHub ActionsIn this session, we'll dive into automating the process of building Docker images using Packer and deploying them to Amazon ECR (Elastic Container Registry) with GitHub Actions. By the end of this, you'll understand how to create an ECR repository, s...ECR imag
Lukas Rottachlrottach.hashnode.dev·Jul 31, 2024Getting Started: Building Azure Images with PackerManaging images in Azure can be both exciting and sometimes exhausting due to the variety of methods available. There are several approaches you can take, each with its own set of complexities and benefits. One common method is deploying your workloa...1 like·75 readspacker
Akash Rajvanshihacstac.hashnode.dev·May 6, 2024🚀 Day 49/100 🚀While learning AWS, I got distracted by custom images of distros on Proxmox. I discovered two ways to create custom ISOs and ready-to-use operating systems in my homelab: Cloud Init images of distros. Customizing generic ISOs with the help of Packe...#365DaysOfDevOpsHomelab
Cloud Tunedcloudtuned.hashnode.dev·Mar 27, 2024An Introduction to Packer: Automating Machine Image CreationAn Introduction to Packer: Automating Machine Image Creation In the realm of infrastructure as code (IaC), automation is key to achieving scalability, consistency, and efficiency. Packer, a tool developed by HashiCorp, stands out as a powerful soluti...packer
