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HOWTO: Build a Proxmox VM Template with Packer

Build a cloud-init-compatible Proxmox VM template using the core/onprem/template-image module. Understand how the template pipeline produces stable, versioned base images that all subsequent VM provisioning consumes — no hardcoded VMIDs.

What this covers:

  • Packer build configuration aligned with core/onprem/template-image module inputs
  • Cloud-init integration and template registration in Proxmox
  • Run record review confirming template records and VMID assignment

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