Dec 25, 2025 · 5 min read · Introduction In Part 1, we learned how to build a custom AMI using Packer manually. In Part 2, we'll automate the entire workflow by integrating Terraform with Packer: ✅ Terraform triggers Packer to build the AMI ✅ Terraform launches EC2 instance u...
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Dec 24, 2025 · 5 min read · Launching a new EC2 instance often feels repetitive: connect via SSH, update packages, install Apache, start the service, and test the site. That’s 10–15 minutes of manual work every single time. Packer changes this workflow completely. Instead of re...
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Oct 15, 2025 · 5 min read · 🤔 The Problem Every time you launch a new EC2 instance, you spend 10-15 minutes doing the same repetitive tasks: Installing Git, AWS CLI, and development tools Configuring security (firewall, SSH hardening) Setting up monitoring agents Applying ...
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Sep 11, 2025 · 3 min read · As organizations move towards Infrastructure as Code (IaC), combining HashiCorp's Packer and Terraform provides a powerful approach to creating and managing cloud infrastructure. In this guide, we'll explore how to use these tools together effectivel...
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Jun 29, 2025 · 3 min read · When you're setting up a Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm, one of the first questions is:“How do I automate the init/join logic without hardcoding IPs or manually copying tokens?” In my AWS-based Kubernetes homelab, I wanted a fully automated, reprod...
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Apr 28, 2025 · 13 min read · Welcome to part two of my series of blogs Managing Azure Images. In this part of the series we will implement some exciting changes to our existing project like automated, recurring image builds. Recap In the first part of this series we explored the...
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Jan 30, 2025 · 4 min read · Overview 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...
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Dec 23, 2024 · 3 min read · Welcome 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...
Join discussionNov 23, 2024 · 5 min read · Building 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...
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Nov 23, 2024 · 2 min read · What 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...
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