Pre bake AMI for multicloud - simplified | Packer tutorial for beginners

Опубликовано: 14 Ноябрь 2024
на канале: evidhai

This video covers the process of building custom Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) to streamline and standardize instance deployment in AWS.

It begins with an explanation of what AMIs are, their importance in launching EC2 instances, and the limitations of using base Amazon-provided images. The script then delves into the concept of pre-baked (or golden) AMIs which have software pre-installed to avoid the delay of instance boot time due to on-the-fly software installations. To address cross-cloud compatibility and customization needs, the script introduces HashiCorp's Packer as a tool for creating custom AMIs, not limited to AWS but extendable to other cloud providers and Docker images. It includes a demonstration on writing a Packer configuration file in HCL language, executing the build process to create a custom AMI, and briefly touches on the security practice of using short-lived credentials for AWS. The video aims to educate viewers on optimizing their cloud infrastructure setup for faster deployment and ensuring standardization across teams by using custom AMIs.

00:00 Introduction to Custom AMIs in AWS
00:02 Understanding AMIs and Their Importance
01:28 The Benefits of Pre-Baked AMIs
02:29 Exploring Multi-Cloud Solutions with Packer
03:14 Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Custom AMI with Packer
06:29 Executing and Validating Your Custom AMI Build
10:22 Expanding to Other Cloud Providers with Packer
12:45 Conclusion and Next Steps

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