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Convert Packer Variables JSON to HCL2 for automated vSphere templates
Automation

Convert Packer Variables JSON to HCL2 for automated vSphere templates

One of the tasks I have been working on lately is getting my Packer vSphere build templates converted over from JSON to the new preferred HCL2 language as of Packer…

by Brandon LeeJune 20, 2022April 26, 2024
Automated Windows Server 2022 Packer Build
Windows Server 2022

Automated Windows Server 2022 Packer Build

As Windows Server 2022 Preview is now officially released, I wanted to get my automated build of the Preview release in the home lab and ready to go for testing…

by Brandon LeeJune 3, 2021November 22, 2023
Automate Windows Server 2019 Core Installation and Deployment
Automation

Automate Windows Server 2019 Core Installation and Deployment

As detailed in the previous post yesterday, Windows Server 2019 Core edition is gaining momentum among customers as the go to Windows edition for installation in their environments. Due to…

by Brandon LeeOctober 8, 2019January 11, 2021
Getting Started with Packer and VMware vSphere
Automation

Getting Started with Packer and VMware vSphere

Automation is the key to success in today’s fast paced world of hybrid infrastructure. Gone are the days of spending hours or days on build processes and infrastructure engineers holding…

by Brandon LeeApril 4, 2019December 28, 2023
Sysprep and VMware Guest Customization with Terraform
Automation

Sysprep and VMware Guest Customization with Terraform

Continuing into my own automation learning objectives this year, I am diving a bit deeper down the Terraform rabbit hole and want to share a few more things learned over…

by Brandon LeeJune 5, 2018January 11, 2021
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