Azure Image Builder
Build Azure managed images and Azure Compute Gallery images using Packer's azure-arm builder.
Reference: Azure ARM Builder
Note: Building Azure images incurs costs (compute, storage, data transfer). Builds typically take 15-45 minutes depending on provisioning and OS.
Basic Managed Image
Azure Compute Gallery
Authentication
Service Principal
Managed Identity
Build Commands
Common Issues
Authentication Failed
- Verify service principal credentials
- Ensure Contributor role on resource group
- Check subscription and tenant IDs
Compute Gallery Version Exists
- Image versions are immutable
- Use unique version numbers with date/build number
- Cannot overwrite existing versions
Timeout During Provisioning
- Check network connectivity from build VM
- Verify NSG rules allow required traffic
- Increase timeout if needed


