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ACAngel Chavezblog.it-anc.cloudSep 26 · 6 min read

Automating the Homelab

Context A few weeks back I had to redeploy my GitOps k3s homelab because of a network migration; new router, new subnet, and (long story, see the last post) no clean way to avoid it. Rather than fight

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BABilal Amjadbilalamjad.hashnode.devDec 25, 2025 · 5 min read

Build Custom AMIs in AWS (Part 2: with Terraform + Packer)

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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BABilal Amjadbilalamjad.hashnode.devDec 24, 2025 · 5 min read

Build Custom AMIs in AWS (Part 1: with Packer)

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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ABAhmed Belalblog.cloudycode.devOct 15, 2025 · 5 min read

Building Golden AMIs with HashiCorp Packer: From 15 Minutes to 60 Seconds

🤔 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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FJFanan Jatodevopssquare.hashnode.devSep 11, 2025 · 3 min read

Using Packer with Terraform in AWS: A Complete Guide

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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LRLukas Rottachlrottach.hashnode.devApr 28, 2025 · 13 min read

Automating Azure Image builds with HashiCorp Packer and GitHub Actions

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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APAnsh Paulblog.anshpaul.meJan 30, 2025 · 4 min read

Automating AWS AMI Creation with Packer

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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MGMunilakshmi G J100daysdevops.hashnode.devDec 23, 2024 · 3 min read

Day 58 of 100 Days : Exploring Lesser-Known Tools in DevOps

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...

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ASAkshay Siwalakshay-siwal.hashnode.devNov 23, 2024 · 5 min read

Unpacking Packer: Simplifying Machine Image Building Across Platforms

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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ASAkshay Siwalakshay-siwal.hashnode.devNov 23, 2024 · 2 min read

Packer FAQ

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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