Packer 1.14.3
Open-Source Image Automation Tool
Packer 1.14.3 is an open-source image automation tool used to create consistent machine images for multiple platforms from a single configuration. This offering deploys Packer 1.14.3 on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, running on Ubuntu 22.04, and is published and maintained by ATH Infosystems. The solution provides a ready-to-run Packer environment optimized for cloud infrastructure, enabling teams to automate image creation workflows without manual toolchain setup.
Platform Overview
The platform delivers a fully configured Packer 1.14.3 environment for infrastructure automation and DevOps workflows.
- Preinstalled Packer 1.14.3 runtime
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS base for stability and long-term security updates
- VM-based deployment across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Compatibility with cloud networking, storage, and monitoring services
- Suitable for development, CI/CD, and production image pipelines
This environment supports consistent infrastructure provisioning across cloud platforms.
Core Technical Capabilities
Packer provides automated image creation for infrastructure environments:
- Multi-platform image builds from a single template
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) configuration model
- Support for cloud providers and virtualization platforms
- Integration with configuration management tools
- Automation via CI/CD pipelines
- Plugin-based extensibility
Packer 1.14.3 enables repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure image generation.
Deployment and Architecture
The deployment follows a cloud-native virtual machine architecture.
- Single-instance Packer runtime on Ubuntu 22.04
- Full administrative access to the OS and configuration
- Compatibility with cloud APIs and provider integrations
- Integration-ready with DevOps and automation pipelines
- Expandable architecture for distributed build environments
Scalability and Performance
Packer environments can scale based on build and automation demand.
- Vertical scaling via cloud instance resizing
- Support for parallel image builds
- Integration with cloud monitoring tools for performance visibility
Suitable for small DevOps teams through enterprise automation pipelines.
Maintenance and Support
Free maintenance support from ATH Infosystems is included.
Support includes:
- Deployment validation
- Configuration guidance
- Update and upgrade assistance
- Troubleshooting and operational best practices
ATH maintains the base image to ensure reliability and cloud compatibility.
Security and Compliance
Security is supported through infrastructure control and automated build practices.
- Self-hosted environment ensuring control over build processes
- Role-based OS access control
- Secure communication with cloud provider APIs
- Compatibility with cloud IAM policies, firewalls, and security groups
- No mandatory third-party SaaS dependencies
Organizations retain authority over image creation policies and compliance standards.
Common Use Cases
Packer 1.14.3 is commonly used for:
- Cloud image automation
- DevOps CI/CD pipelines
- Infrastructure standardization
- Golden image creation
- Multi-cloud deployment workflows
Summary
This offering provides a cloud-ready Packer 1.14.3 image automation environment on Ubuntu 22.04, enabling organizations to build consistent machine images on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with full control over infrastructure, automation workflows, and integrations.