HashiCorp Packer

A tool for creating identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration, automating the process of building golden images across cloud providers and virtualization platforms.

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HashiCorp Packer Overview: Automated Machine Image Builder

HashiCorp Packer overview: Learn how this automated tool builds machine images, its production challenges, and key differences from Docker, Ansible, and Chef. Covers Packer 1.11.0.

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Competition

aws ec2 image builder

Direct competitors

buildah

Direct competitors

kaniko

Direct competitors

docker

Can replace or substitute

linuxkit

Can replace or substitute

virt builder

Can replace or substitute

cloud init

Can replace or substitute

Integration

Integrates With

terraform

Official integration support

Integrates With

ansible

Official integration support

Integrates With

aws

Official integration support

Integrates With

azure

Official integration support

Integrates With

gcp

Official integration support

Integrates With

jenkins

Official integration support

Integrates With

github actions

Official integration support

Integrates With

docker

Official integration support

Integrates With

vagrant

Official integration support

Integrates With

chef

Official integration support

Compatible With

oci

Works well together

Dependencies

golang

Foundation technology

hcl

Foundation technology

Development

hcp packer

Functionality extended by

Business

ibm

Owned by company

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