Automating Image Creation with HashiCorp Packer for DevOps - Hands-On Lab - Building Images for Different Operating Syst

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use HashiCorp Packer to build Windows images, specifically Windows 2012 R2 and Windows 2019, in the Amazon cloud. It covers the setup of WinRM for communication, creating and validating templates, and running builds in parallel. The tutorial highlights differences between Windows and Linux builds, such as the use of WinRM instead of SSH, and the need for a bootstrap script to configure WinRM.

What is one of the key features of Packer mentioned in the introduction?

• It is a cloud storage solution.

• It is used for database management.

• It can deploy images for multiple operating systems.

• It can only build Linux images.

What is the first step in creating a Windows 2012 R2 image using Packer?

• Run the Packer build command.

• Create a new template file.

• Deploy the image to Azure.

• Install the Windows operating system.

Which communicator does Windows use in Packer builds?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SSH

• WinRM

What is a necessary step when configuring WinRM for Windows images?

• Use a different cloud provider.

• Run a bootstrap script.

• Disable SSL.

• Install a Linux kernel.

What is a key difference between Windows and Linux builds in Packer?

• Windows uses WinRM communicator.

• Linux builds are faster.

• Windows uses SSH communicator.

• Linux requires a bootstrap script.

What is the purpose of adding a data block for Windows 2019 in the build process?

• To update the Linux build process.

• To create a backup of the 2012 R2 image.

• To specify the source for the 2019 image.

• To delete the 2012 R2 image.

What is a benefit of using multiple source blocks in Packer?

• It only supports Linux images.

• It reduces the build time to zero.

• It allows for building images in parallel.

• It requires no configuration.

How does Packer handle the build process for multiple Windows images?

• It does not support multiple images.

• It builds only one image at a time.

• It builds them sequentially.

• It builds them in parallel.

What does Packer do after creating an image?

• Deletes the image.

• Runs a virus scan.

• Tags and cleans up the image.

• Sends the image to a different cloud.

What is the advantage of using Packer for building images?

• It requires no configuration.

• It is only for local environments.

• It only supports Windows.

• It simplifies the process for multiple OS versions.