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Packer - Create Debian Template in Proxmox

RivenLab

Sep 22, 2024 — 1 min read

In this article, we will see how to build a Debian template in Proxmox using HashiCorp Packer. This process will streamline the creation and deployment of Debian virtual machines, making it easier to maintain consistent environments.

Prerequisites

Proxmox: Version 7 or higher
Packer: Version 1 or higher
ISO : ISO file of the debian 12 or debian 11

Installation Steps

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/RivenLab/packer-proxmox-templates.git

Navigate to the Directory

cd packer-proxmox-templates

Copy Example Variables

cp example-variables.pkrvars.hcl variables.auto.pkrvars.hcl

Edit Variables
Open variables.auto.pkrvars.hcl and update it to correspond with your current environment.

Add Your Public SSH Key
Place your public SSH key in the cloud.cfg file under ssh_authorized_keys:

ssh_authorized_keys:
  - ssh-rsa AAAAB3... your_key_comment

Initialize Packer

packer init .

Build the Template

packer build .

Note

The default user is: dragon.

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