This is a rebranded product based on open-source software, and it comes with additional fees for support and maintenance provided by AskforCloud LLC.
Packer is an open-source tool that empowers users to create identical machine images for various platforms using a single source template. A common use case is generating “golden images” that can be utilized across an organization’s cloud infrastructure.
The HCP Packer registry acts as a crucial link between image creation and deployment processes, facilitating collaboration between development and security teams. It simplifies the centralized creation, management, and utilization of these standardized golden images.
Within the HCP Packer registry, important metadata about your images is stored, including creation timestamps, cloud locations, and any associated git commits related to image builds. This registry offers an efficient means to monitor critical information about the golden images produced by Packer. It also streamlines the identification of images suitable for testing and production environments, making it easier to select the appropriate golden images for use in both Packer and Terraform configurations.
Please be aware that this virtual machine package includes free and open-source software. All software and trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners. AskforCloud LLC does not provide commercial licenses for the mentioned product. HashiCorp Packer is a registered trademark of HashiCorp Inc., and it is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
