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Golden Image Automation Factory

Automated image build pipeline using Terraform and PowerShell to standardize virtual desktop provisioning, reduce delivery time, and enforce release-quality controls.

Scope: Multi-Environment Builds Status: Delivered Benefit: Faster Image Releases Pattern: Factory Pipeline
TerraformPowerShellCI/CDImage Automation

Project Overview

The image factory replaced manual build and release steps with a controlled automation pipeline. The solution standardized baseline hardening, image versioning, validation, and promotion so new desktop releases could move from build to production faster and with fewer defects.

BuildAutomated base image construction
ValidateChecks for configuration and application readiness
PromoteRelease workflow for approved image versions
ResultConsistent desktop delivery standards

Pipeline Design

  • Terraform provisioned repeatable build infrastructure and isolated release stages.
  • PowerShell orchestrated image customizations, validation checks, and release tasks.
  • Approval gates reduced drift and ensured only validated builds were published.

Visio-Style Factory Diagram

Golden Image Automation Factory Source Baseline OS + Standards Terraform Build Provision Build Host PowerShell Bake Apps + Hardening Validation Gate Smoke + Policy Checks Release Publish Image
Figure 1 — Automated image pipeline from baseline source through release approval

Outcome

  • Cut manual effort significantly while improving repeatability and release confidence.
  • Standardized image quality across environments and support teams.
  • Reduced risk during desktop catalog updates through validation-driven promotion.