Automating Image Creation with HashiCorp Packer for DevOps - Hands-On Lab - Provisioners

This video tutorial demonstrates how to add a provisioner to a Packer template. It covers the process of customizing a marketplace image by adding a provisioner block to the build environment, specifically focusing on updating and installing services like Nginx on an Ubuntu image. The tutorial walks through executing the lab, validating code, and inspecting the template. It highlights the importance of provisioners in customizing images and ensuring updates and patches are applied. The video concludes with a summary of the lab's key highlights and the benefits of using provisioners in the Packer build process.

What is the purpose of adding a provisioner block in a Packer template?

Describe the process of customizing a marketplace image using Packer.

What steps are involved in running a shell provisioner in Packer?

How does the Packer validate the code added to the environment?

Explain the significance of using SSH in the context of Packer provisioners.

What does the completion of the build process indicate about the image created?

What are the key components that the provisioner installs during the build process?