Build Windows images with Packer using WinRM communicator and PowerShell provisioners. Use when creating Windows AMIs, Azure images, or VMware templates.
Windows Builder
Platform-agnostic patterns for building Windows images with Packer.
Reference: Windows Builders
Note: Windows builds incur significant costs and time. Expect 45-120 minutes per build due to Windows Updates. Failed builds may leave resources running - always verify cleanup.
WinRM Communicator Setup
Windows requires WinRM for Packer communication.
AWS Example
source "amazon-ebs" "windows" {
region = "us-west-2"
instance_type = "t3.medium"don't have the plugin yet? install it then click "run inline in claude" again.