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+Release notes - Anka Cloud - Version packer-1.2.0
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+** Task
+    * [CLOUD-437] - Upgrade packer plugin to support packer 1.5 object interface
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+Min Anka version             - 1.4 
+Recommended Anka version     - 2.2.2
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