Automating Image Creation with HashiCorp Packer for DevOps - The Packer Workflow

The video tutorial provides an in-depth explanation of the Packer workflow, focusing on building an image on AWS. It covers the use of HCL templates, executing a Packer build, provisioning instances, and creating and registering an AMI. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the background processes of Packer and concludes with a demonstration of deploying a new AWS AMI.

What are the core components of Packer that were discussed?

Explain the process that occurs when a Packer build is initiated.

What happens if a subnet ID and a VPC ID are not included in the Packer configuration?

Describe the significance of having a public IP address for the instance created by Packer.

What is the final step in the Packer workflow after creating an AMI?