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HashiCorp

HashiCorp Packer

Sanjeev Thiyagarajan
Training Architect & Instructional Lead at KodeKloud
DevOps Pre-Requisite Course
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What you’ll learn

  • What is HashiCorp Packer?
  • Why do we need it?
  • Builders
  • Provisioners
  • Post-processors
  • Immutable infrastructure

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Description

Welcome to the HashiCorp Packer course! In today's dynamic IT infrastructure landscape, having the ability to create custom images efficiently and consistently is crucial. HashiCorp Packer is a powerful tool that enables you to create images across various platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, and allows automating the entire process.

This course will explore the core features of HashiCorp Packer and equip you with the knowledge to leverage its capabilities effectively. It will begin with the fundamentals of Packer, including its purpose and significance as an essential tool in modern infrastructure management. From there, it will dive into the different components of Packer, such as builders, provisioners, and post-processors, and examine how they contribute to the image creation process.

You will gain hands-on experience with Packer as we guide you step by step through the process of building a custom AMI image. You will learn to configure builders to create images on different platforms, leverage provisioners to install and configure software within the images, and utilize post-processors to perform additional tasks after the image creation.

The course will further delve into the concept of immutable infrastructure and demonstrate how Packer can be a key tool in this architectural approach. You will understand the benefits of immutable infrastructure and learn how Packer supports the creation of immutable image artifacts, allowing for predictable and reproducible infrastructure deployments.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of HashiCorp Packer and its various features. You will be able to utilize builders, provisioners, and post-processors effectively to create custom images across multiple platforms. Additionally, you will learn the concept of immutable infrastructure and how to leverage Packer to adopt this modern infrastructure paradigm.

Hurry! Enroll now and embark on your journey to master HashiCorp Packer!

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About the instructor

Sanjeev Thiyagarajan, a Training Architect and Instructional Lead at KodeKloud, is known for his expertise in networking, troubleshooting, and network administration. 

Sanjeev worked at Cisco Systems, he excelled as a Customer Support Engineer, coordinating interdisciplinary teams for IWAN solutions and leading deployments of Multi-Fabric VXLAN/EVPN across Data Centers. His knowledge of core networking protocols and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues are well-regarded in the industry.

Sanjeev also spent a significant tenure as a Proof Of Concept/Pre-Sales Engineer at Arista Networks where he specialized in designing scalable multi/hybrid cloud proof of concepts.

His certifications, including PCA: Prometheus Certified Associate, complement his hands-on experience in various platforms like Cisco IOS, NxOS, IOS-XR, and Arista EOS.

Sanjeev's popularity stems from his ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning materials, making him a respected figure in the technical training community. His work at KodeKloud continues to impact professionals seeking to enhance their skills in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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