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What is Packer?

A tool for creating identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single configuration file.

Packer automates the creation of machine images (AMIs for AWS, Azure images, Docker containers, Vagrant boxes) from a single JSON/HCL template. It installs software, configures the OS, and produces a ready-to-deploy image.

Benefits include consistent images across environments, faster server provisioning (no configuration at boot), and testable infrastructure. Packer fits into the immutable infrastructure pattern — build once, deploy anywhere.

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