HashiCorp Packer is a tool used to automate the creation of identical machine and container images across multiple platforms.
By using a single source configuration, Packer streamlines the process of building system images, ensuring efficiency and consistency. It supports multiple cloud providers and private infrastructure, allowing users to create images for various platforms in one go.
Packer is highly extensible, enabling users to add plugins for builders, provisioners, post-processors, and data sources. It is commonly used for automating image builds, managing “golden images,” ensuring image compliance, and integrating with other HashiCorp tools like Terraform.
