updated platform versions#1679
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Signed-off-by: Corey Hemminger <hemminger@hotmail.com>
The VMware packer plugin now requires explicit `tools_mode` configuration.
This commit adds proper support for tools_mode with the following improvements:
1. **New Variable: `vmware_tools_mode`**
- Defaults to "attach" for best performance (attaches ISO vs uploading)
- Supports "attach", "upload", and "disable" modes
- Attaching is faster than uploading the ISO into the guest
2. **New Variable: `vmware_tools_source_path`**
- Path to VMware Tools ISO for "attach" mode
- Auto-detects default paths based on host OS:
- macOS: /Applications/VMware Fusion.app/Contents/Library/isoimages/
- Linux: /usr/lib/vmware/isoimages/
- Can be overridden by user for custom paths
3. **Conditional Upload Configuration**
- `tools_upload_flavor` and `tools_upload_path` now only set when tools_mode is "upload"
- Avoids conflicts when using "attach" or "disable" modes
**Benefits:**
- Resolves packer validation errors with latest VMware plugin
- Improves build performance by defaulting to "attach" mode
- Maintains backward compatibility for users who need "upload" mode
- Smart defaults based on guest OS and host OS detection
**Usage Examples:**
```hcl
# Default: attach mode with auto-detected path
# (no additional config needed)
# Custom attach path:
vmware_tools_mode = "attach"
vmware_tools_source_path = "/custom/path/to/vmware-tools.iso"
# Upload mode (previous behavior):
vmware_tools_mode = "upload"
# Disable tools:
vmware_tools_mode = "disable"
```
Fixes issues with packer vmware plugin requiring explicit tools_mode configuration.
Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Signed-off-by: Corey Hemminger <hemminger@hotmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Corey Hemminger <hemminger@hotmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Corey Hemminger <hemminger@hotmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Corey Hemminger <hemminger@hotmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Corey Hemminger <hemminger@hotmail.com>
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Updating platform versions and fixes for packer plugin updates
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