Learning Packer for Windows Server deployment in AWS & Azure

Learn to automate your Windows Server deployments with Packer! This comprehensive course guides you through every step, from initial setup on your preferred cloud provider to building and deploying a fully configured Windows Server on AWS and Azure.

You'll master configuration and deployment using both Terraform and the management console, gaining valuable skills for infrastructure automation.

Key topics covered:

• Packer Configuration: Learn how to set up Packer for your chosen cloud environment.
• Windows Server Builds: Focus on creating and deploying Windows Server templates.
• Multi-Cloud Approach: The course is designed to be adaptable to AWS, Azure, or both, making it a versatile skill.
• Provisioning with PowerShell, Chef & Puppet: Discover how to automate server configuration using popular provisioners.
• Terraform Integration: Understand how to leverage Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments.
• Management Console Deployment: Learn to deploy your builds using the cloud provider's management console.
• Complete Build Lifecycle: Follow a complete walkthrough from template creation to a fully configured build.
• Packer Fundamentals: Gain overviews of key Packer concepts for future reference.

Important Note: This course utilizes HCL1 syntax, which is now deprecated in newer Packer releases. While the course won't be updated to HCL2, understanding HCL1 remains valuable. For more information on Packer HCL, search "Packer HCL" online.

This practical, hands-on course features mostly follow-along lessons to ensure you gain real-world experience. This course is specifically focused on Windows Server builds and utilizes HCL version 1.