Packer

AWS Developer Tools 2 variations

HashiCorp Packer on Windows Server, ready to build consistent machine images across clouds from one template.

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Variations

Choose the operating system, cloud and version you need. Every variation is the same hardened Packer image, built and supported by cloudimg.

ProductCloudOperating systemVersion
Packer by HashiCorp on Windows - Image Automation AWS Windows Standard View · Guide
Packer on Windows Server 2019 with Support AWS Windows Server 2019 Standard View · Guide

Overview

Packer by HashiCorp is an open source tool that builds identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source template. It produces images, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker and VMware in parallel, supporting immutable infrastructure and golden image pipelines.

Why the cloudimg image

cloudimg ships Packer preinstalled and configured, so you connect over RDP and run your first build within minutes. Every instance is hardened and backed by 24/7 support with a guaranteed 24 hour response.

Common uses

  • Golden image pipelines
  • Multi cloud image builds
  • Immutable infrastructure automation