Alternative to using file provisioner to install custom software in build

[Scott Watson]

Hello Group,

I would like to include some software to be installed inside my packer build.  I was looking at the file provisioner but I don't think this will be optimal since the tar file is almost 4GB, then I have to extract it and then perform the install.  Does anyone know of a solution that would allow me to mount my software inside my build machine to be able to perform the install.  Should I even do this to begin with?  Maybe create another ISO image for this software and mount it or maybe NFS mount it it my build?  I am currently trying to build an image for VMWARE using workstation on my MAC if that makes a difference.  I am sure this is fairly simple but I want to be sure I am not missing something obvious.

thanks

Scott.

[Lucas Jackson]

Hey Scott,

You can utilize the http_directory variable in the builder to access such files over http during the build.

https://www.packer.io/docs/builders/vmware-iso.html#http_directory

https://www.packer.io/docs/provisioners/powershell.html#packer_http_addr

https://www.packer.io/docs/provisioners/shell.html#packer_http_addr

This is what I used for my Windows image builds, as WinRM file copying is painful and doesn't work well.

Luke

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[Scott Watson]

Hi Luke,

Thanks for the reply.  I'll have a look, however, I think I am going to try using a shared folder as I found an interesting post that I believe will allow me to do what I want more efficiently.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/packer-tool/HlKBUNpXfNo 

THanks

Scott