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Getting Started with AWS

HashiCorp Packer automates the creation of any type of machine image, including AWS AMIs. You'll build an Ubuntu machine image on AWS in this tutorial.

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6 tutorials
  1. 5min
    Install Packer
    Packer must first be installed on the machine you want to run it on.
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  2. 9min
    Build an Image
    With Packer installed, let's build an Amazon EC2 AMI.
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  3. 7min
    Provision
    Packer fully supports automated provisioning in order to install software onto machines prior to turning them into images.
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  4. 6min
    Variables
    Packer templates can be parameterized using variables.
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  5. 4min
    Parallel Builds
    Create multiple images for multiple platforms in parallel, from one Packer template, by creating a source. Build Ubuntu and Ubuntu Focal images for AWS EBS.
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  6. 5min
    Post-Processors - Vagrant
    Create a Vagrant box with Packer post-processors.
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