As Infrastructure as Code (IaC) continues to grow exponentially in the market, so do the skillsets needed to properly deploy and maintain the solution.Packer is an open source tool for automated image management. HashiCorp Packer automates the creation of any type of machine image. It embraces modern configuration management by encouraging you to use automated scripts to install and configure the software within your Packer-made images. Packer brings machine images into the modern age, unlocking untapped potential and opening new opportunities.