HashiCorp

Organization

The software company that created Terraform, released in 2014. HashiCorp is now a subsidiary of IBM.

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Key points about HashiCorp

Azure Image Builder uses HashiCorp Packer behind the scenes, with Azure managing the temporary infrastructure. · Azure Image Builder - Simply Explained

Episodes about HashiCorp

Azure Image Builder - Simply Explained

2026-08-10

Hand-built virtual machine images drift, depend on one admin's memory and break when steps are skipped. This episode explains Azure Image Builder and Azure Compute Gallery for Azure administrators and Azure Virtual Desktop teams. You learn how to build…

Articles about HashiCorp (1)

Azure Bicep vs Terraform: Which Infrastructure as Code Tool Should You Choose for Microsoft Cloud?
2026-10-27 · Mirko Peters
Compare Azure Bicep and Terraform for Microsoft cloud infrastructure. Learn which IaC tool fits your Azure environment, state management needs, and team skills.

Frequently asked questions

What does Azure Image Builder use behind the scenes?

HashiCorp Packer, widely used to automate machine-image creation. Azure provides a managed layer so you do not need to run your own Packer infrastructure. · From the episode: Azure Image Builder - Simply Explained

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03