{"id":17660,"date":"2022-01-07T16:24:19","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T10:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/?page_id=17660"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T11:54:36","slug":"packer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/packer\/","title":{"rendered":"Packer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-pt-100 mobile-app&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Simplify DevOps Image Automation with Packer&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-style1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Automating machine image creation is a critical component of seamless DevOps workflows. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> offers expert consulting and implementation for Packer, a powerful tool designed to simplify creating and managing machine images across diverse environments. By leveraging Packer, DevOps teams can ensure consistency between development and production systems, streamline operations, and save significant time and effort.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50 mobile-app&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735888408901{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/regenerative-ai001.jpg?id=38265) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735888361531{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Simplify DevOps Image Automation with Packer&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-style1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Automating machine image creation is a critical component of seamless DevOps workflows. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> offers expert consulting and implementation for Packer, a powerful tool designed to simplify creating and managing machine images across diverse environments. By leveraging Packer, DevOps teams can ensure consistency between development and production systems, streamline operations, and save significant time and effort.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-pt-100 mobile-app&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Simplify DevOps Image Automation with Packer&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-style1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Automating machine image creation is a critical component of seamless DevOps workflows. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> offers expert consulting and implementation for Packer, a powerful tool designed to simplify creating and managing machine images across diverse environments. By leveraging Packer, DevOps teams can ensure consistency between development and production systems, streamline operations, and save significant time and effort.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;img-section&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705056679422{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;img-section&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38658&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50 mobile-app&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735194861027{background-color: #eef2f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734000917761{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/memphis.png?id=392) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is Packer?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-style1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;An Introduction to Packer in DevOps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subheading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Packer<\/strong> is an open-source infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tool for automating the creation and management of machine images. Developed by HashiCorp, Packer is widely adopted for its ability to support multi-platform builds and maintain consistency in image configurations.<br \/>\nWith Packer, DevOps teams can:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-styling-2 mobile-list-align\">\n<li>Automate the creation of customized machine images.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure uniformity and consistency in image configurations across multiple environments.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate seamlessly with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through Impressico\u2019s expertise, organizations can implement DevOps Packer efficiently, avoiding common pitfalls and maximizing the benefits of this versatile tool.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50 mobile-app&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735197415435{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/regenerative-ai001.jpg?id=38265) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Key Features of Packer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-text-orange-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;testing-services-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38522&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735550835007{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Images as Code for Reproducibility&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]<strong>DevOps Packer<\/strong> treats machine images as code, ensuring that each build is reproducible. This approach eliminates the risks of inconsistencies and configuration drift, which often arise in manually managed environments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;37711&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735550874865{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Integration with Major Cloud Providers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]Whether you&#8217;re deploying applications to AWS, Azure, or GCP, Packer simplifies the creation of images tailored to specific cloud platforms. This flexibility allows organizations to adopt multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud strategies with ease. <strong>Impressico\u2019s<\/strong> experience in cloud solutions ensures that these integrations are seamless and customized for unique business needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38523&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735551041294{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Extensibility Through Plugins and Templates&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]Packer\u2019s plugin ecosystem and template-driven approach allow users to customize workflows and extend functionality, making it adaptable to various DevOps needs and environments. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> can help you design and manage templates that optimize this flexibility.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735198044391{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why Use Packer in DevOps?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-text-orange-1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Benefits of Packer for DevOps Teams&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subheading&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;testing-services-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38525&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735552011527{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Faster Provisioning of Development and Production Environments&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]<strong>Packer DevOps<\/strong> accelerates the provisioning process by automating image creation, reducing the time needed to spin up environments for testing, staging, or production. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> helps clients leverage Packer to speed up these processes and improve operational efficiency.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;29110&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735552039002{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Improved Collaboration Between Development and Operations Teams&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]<strong>Packer DevOps<\/strong> fosters collaboration and reduces friction between development and operations teams by providing a standardized process for building and maintaining images. <strong>Impressico\u2019s<\/strong> consulting ensures smooth adoption, bridging the gap between teams.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38229&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735552102028{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Reduced Risk of Configuration Drift&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]Configuration drift, a common issue in dynamic DevOps environments, can lead to unexpected errors and inconsistencies. Packer ensures that images are consistent across all environments, mitigating this risk. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> specializes in building workflows that eliminate configuration drift and enhance reliability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50 mobile-app&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734061088068{background-color: #fff7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Packer in Practice&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735558424239{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-text-orange-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1733975975709{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;white-box h-full&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38207&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735552252209{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Streamlining CI\/CD Pipelines with Automated Image Creation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735291230851{margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Packer DevOps<\/strong> into CI\/CD pipelines allows organizations to automate image creation in their deployment workflows. This saves time and ensures that production environments are always deployment-ready. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> enables seamless integration of Packer with CI\/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;white-box h-full&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38527&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735552512905{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Simplifying Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Strategies&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735291275893{margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Packer&#8217;s compatibility with multiple cloud providers enables businesses to deploy consistent images across diverse environments, supporting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies. <strong>Impressico\u2019s<\/strong> expertise in cloud solutions ensures smooth multi-cloud adoption.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;white-box h-full&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38528&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735552571040{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Customer Success Stories&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735291313089{margin-left: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Numerous organizations have successfully scaled their DevOps operations with Packer, leveraging its efficiency and flexibility to enhance scalability and operational excellence. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> has been at the forefront of enabling these success stories and delivering tailored solutions to clients.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50 mobile-app&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734606127845{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/regenerative-ai-\u2013-1.jpg?id=38255) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Packer Works&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-style1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Packer in Action&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subheading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Packer workflow revolves around three key steps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-styling-2 mobile-list-align\">\n<li><strong>Define a Template<\/strong>: Templates serve as the blueprint for image creation, specifying configurations, software, and scripts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validate Configurations<\/strong>: Packer validates the template to ensure the configurations are error-free and ready for building.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build Images Across Platforms<\/strong>: Once validated, Packer builds the images for the specified platforms, ensuring consistency and repeatability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With <strong>Impressico\u2019s<\/strong> support, this workflow is optimized for speed and accuracy, ensuring that your image-building pipelines are robust and efficient.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734000917761{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/memphis.png?id=392) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38516&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735198044391{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Use Cases for Packer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-text-orange-1&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;testing-services-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38530&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735553821163{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Creating Golden Images for Cloud Deployments&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]Golden images act as standardized baselines for deploying infrastructure. Packer simplifies creating these images, ensuring they are secure, optimized, and consistent. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> enhances this process by providing best practices and automation expertise.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38531&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735553845397{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Automating Infrastructure Deployment&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]With <strong>DevOps Packer<\/strong>, organizations can automate the deployment of pre-configured infrastructure, reducing manual efforts and deployment time. <strong>Impressico\u2019s<\/strong> automation experts ensure that this process is reliable and scalable.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38532&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735553970956{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width50 mobile-icon&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Building Containerized Images for Kubernetes&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-h3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mobile-text-25&#8243;]Packer\u2019s ability to integrate with container platforms makes it an excellent choice for building Docker images and streamlining Kubernetes deployments. <strong>Impressico<\/strong> helps businesses adopt Kubernetes with optimized image pipelines built through Packer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;space-py-50 mobile-app&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734608504402{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/regenerative-ai001.jpg?id=38265) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734000917761{background-image: url(https:\/\/dm.impressicocrm.com\/impressico\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/memphis.png?id=392) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;38517&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Impressico Can Help with Packer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-style1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Packer Consulting and Support Services&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;subheading&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Impressico<\/strong> specializes in helping businesses harness Packer&#8217;s full potential. 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