Automating Image Creation with HashiCorp Packer for DevOps - Installing Packer on Mac

This video tutorial explains how to install Packer on a Mac OS machine using Homebrew, a package manager for Mac. It covers the steps to install Homebrew, configure it with HashiCorp's tap, and then install Packer. The tutorial also includes verification of the installation by checking the Packer version and available commands. The video concludes with a brief summary and encourages viewers to continue with the course.

What is Homebrew primarily used for on Mac OS?

• To install, uninstall, and update packages

• To create virtual machines

• To manage system updates

• To brew coffee

Which command is used to add HashiCorp's repository to Homebrew?

• brew tap hashicorp/tap

• brew add hashicorp

• brew link hashicorp

• brew install hashicorp

What is the command to install Packer using Homebrew?

• brew fetch packer

• brew download packer

• brew get packer

• brew install packer

How can you verify that Packer is installed correctly?

• Run 'Packer status'

• Run 'Packer check'

• Run 'Packer verify'

• Run 'Packer version'

What is the source of the Packer package when installed via Homebrew?

• brew.sh

• github.com

• hashicorp.com

• releases.hashicorp.com