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

The video tutorial introduces Packer breakpoints, a provisioner type used for troubleshooting Packer builds. It demonstrates how to create a Packer breakpoint example using a null source and explains the use of breakpoints in a more advanced build with debugging. The tutorial covers the process of setting breakpoints, running builds in debug mode, and validating the build process by connecting to the instance via SSH.

What are Packer breakpoints and how are they used in troubleshooting?

Explain the difference between Packer breakpoints and the dash debug flag.

Describe the process of creating a Packer breakpoint provisioner.

What is a null source in Packer and why is it useful?

How can breakpoints be utilized in a more sophisticated build process?

What troubleshooting techniques can be combined with Packer breakpoints?

What steps are involved in validating that files have been uploaded during a Packer build?

Discuss the importance of running Packer in debug mode.

How does Packer handle the creation of a temporary key pair in debug mode?

What is the significance of the public IP address assigned to an image during a Packer build?