This is a rebranded product based on open-source software, and additional charges apply for support and maintenance provided by AskforCloud LLC.
Packer is an open-source tool that simplifies the creation of consistent machine images for various platforms using a single source template. A common scenario is the generation of “golden images” that can be shared across different teams within an organization for their cloud infrastructure needs.
The HCP Packer registry acts as a bridge between the image creation process and deployment, fostering collaboration between development and security teams to efficiently create, manage, and utilize these standardized images in a centralized manner.
Within the HCP Packer registry, crucial metadata about your images is stored, including creation timestamps, cloud locations, and any associated git commits related to image builds. This registry offers a convenient way to track essential information about the golden images generated by Packer, clearly identify images suitable for testing and production environments, and easily locate the appropriate golden images for use in both Packer and Terraform configurations.
Disclaimer: This virtual machine package includes free and open-source software. All software and trademarks mentioned in this package remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. AskforCloud LLC does not offer commercial licenses for the mentioned product. HashiCorp Packer is a registered trademark of HashiCorp Inc. HashiCorp Packer is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
