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In this course, you'll learn how to turn existing server configuration scripts into a Packer build project which creates a fully-configured machine image that you can use on Amazon's cloud. It's a simple, real-life project that shows you how Packer is REALLY used in the Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps world.By the time you're done, you'll have automated an image build for a server that hosts a WordPress site.You will learn:How to install PackerHow to create and structure a simple Packer template to build an a machine image on AWSHow to think about turning existing commands/procedures into scripts, and how to use those scripts in your Packer workflow.How to create VMs (AWS Instances) from the machine image you created with Packer.Who Are You?You're a Linux, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Software Engineer who wants to automate server image builds.You have some basic command-line skills (Linux, Windows, or OS X).You know how to clone a project from GitHub and edit code in a text editor.You want to learn more practical DevOps skills.You want to automate image builds as a first step to making Infrastructure configuration part of a CI/CD pipeline.You're just curious about what a small, but real-world Packer project looks like.Who am I?I've been doing Linux, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Development, and DevOps/SRE for almost 15 years.I've taught hundreds of thousands of people tech skills on my YouTube channel.I want to teach important skills in a useful, no-BS way that gives you practical skills that you can immediately apply to real-world projects, in job interviews, or to get promoted.Take a look! I'm excited to see you inside.

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