Ansible & Packer, a match made in heaven
Introduction Ansible is an open-source automation tool that simplifies the management and configuration of systems. It uses simple, human-readable YAML files called playbooks to automate tasks like software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment across multiple servers, making it easier to maintain consistent environments.
Packer is a tool designed to automate the creation of machine images for multiple platforms from a single configuration file. It allows you to define, build, and distribute virtual machine images and Docker containers images. Given the compatibility with all the major cloud providers and the ability to run parallel builds, it is a great choice for organizations that have a multi-cloud infrastructure estate and prefer to remain cloud-agnostic.
