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Provisioning a Packer Image with Bash

Packer lets us create machine images for a variety of platforms through code. Part of the image creation process involves provisioning the machine, which can be done with a variety of provisioners. At its most "basic" form, however, we can use the shell provisioner, which lets us use the machine's default shell to run commands and scripts.

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Path Info

Level

Beginner

Duration

15m

Published

Oct 02, 2020

Challenge

Create the Inline Command Provisioner

Update the packer.json file with a shell provisioner block.

NOTE: Please give the lab an extra five minutes before logging in to the Ubuntu 18.04 Workstation server using the credentials provided.
Challenge

Create the Script Provisioner

Continue updating the file to include the two additional scripts. Note how we had to update the original shell provisioner, as well.
Challenge

Test the Build
1. Update the file with the provided access key, secret key, and subnet ID.
2. Save and exit the file.
3. Test the build.

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