Packer is an open source tool for creating identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Packer on Pop!_OS, the popular Linux distribution based on Ubuntu.
Before starting, make sure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or searching for the Terminal app in the Application menu.
Add the HashiCorp GPG key to your system by running the following command:
curl -fsSL https://apt.releases.hashicorp.com/gpg | sudo apt-key add -
Add the HashiCorp Linux repository to your system:
echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://apt.releases.hashicorp.com $(lsb_release -cs) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/hashicorp.list
Update the package lists and install Packer and its dependencies using the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install packer
That's it! Packer has been successfully installed on your Pop!_OS machine.
To verify that Packer has been installed correctly, run the following command:
packer version
The output will show you the version number of Packer installed on your system.
In this tutorial, we have covered the step-by-step process of installing Packer on Pop!_OS. You are now ready to use Packer to create machine images for your preferred platforms. Happy packing!
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
