How to Install Packer on Linux Mint Latest

Packer is a powerful tool that automates the process of creating machine images for multiple platforms like AWS, VMware, VirtualBox, and Docker. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Packer on a Linux Mint latest distribution.

Here are the steps:

1. Download Packer: The first step is to download the latest Packer version from the official website https://www.packer.io/downloads.html. Choose the appropriate package for your system. For Linux users, choose the Linux version.

2. Extract Packer Archive: After downloading the Packer archive, extract it in a folder of your choice. Go to your terminal and navigate to the directory where the Packer archive is saved. Run the below command to extract the archive:

    ```
    tar -xvzf packer_1.7.0_linux_amd64.zip
    ```
   

3. Add Packer to PATH: After extracting the Packer archive, you need to add the Packer binary to your system's PATH so that it can be accessed from anywhere in the terminal. Open the terminal and run the following command to add the Packer binary to the PATH:

    ```
    export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/packer
    ```
   

4. Verify Installation: After adding the Packer binary to the PATH, verify that Packer is installed correctly by running the below command in the terminal:

    ```
    packer version
    ```
   

   If it is installed correctly, you should see the Packer version number displayed on the screen.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Packer on Linux Mint latest distribution.

In conclusion, this tutorial covered the installation of Packer on Linux Mint latest distribution. Packer is an excellent tool to automate the process of creating machine images, and you can now take full advantage of its features with your Linux system.

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