update googlecompute docs on images from scratch

This commit is contained in:
Adam Robinson 2018-07-31 16:08:07 -04:00
parent fe9e1bc9af
commit e74706c761
1 changed files with 8 additions and 4 deletions

View File

@ -13,10 +13,14 @@ Type: `googlecompute`
The `googlecompute` Packer builder is able to create
[images](https://developers.google.com/compute/docs/images) for use with [Google
Compute Engine](https://cloud.google.com/products/compute-engine)(GCE) based on
existing images. Building GCE images from scratch is not possible from Packer at
this time. For building images from scratch, please see
[Building GCE Images from Scratch](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/tutorials/building-images).
Compute Engine](https://cloud.google.com/products/compute-engine) (GCE) based on
existing images.
Building images from scratch is possible, but not with the `googlecompute` Packer builder.
The process is recommended only for advanced users, please see [Building GCE Images from Scratch]
(https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/tutorials/building-images)
and the [Google Compute Import Post-Processor](/docs/post-processors/googlecompute-import.html)
for more information.
## Authentication