Part 1: Packer’s Beginnings
This part offers a basic introduction to Packer, including the build process and what code options are available. Early versions of Packer used only JSON, but newer releases have added HCL2 as the new standard in Packer templates. In these chapters, we will lay the foundation for beginner-to-intermediate users of Packer.
This part has the following chapters:
- Chapter 1, Packer Fundamentals
- Chapter 2, Creating Your First Template
- Chapter 3, Configuring Builders and Sources
- Chapter 4, The Power of Provisioners
- Chapter 5, Logging and Troubleshooting