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Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 834 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineer ·
Apigee X: Model Armor response parsing fix
A new version of Apigee X (1-17-0-apigee-8) has been released with an update to Model Armor response parsing. This fix prevents policy failures when new fields are added to Model Armor responses. The rollout began today and may take several business days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL: ChatGPT integration for toolset access
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL now allows ChatGPT users to list and use the AlloyDB toolset via the AlloyDB remote MCP server. This enhancement aims to streamline access and usability for developers leveraging both platforms. The feature is now available for users of ChatGPT interacting with AlloyDB.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Secret Manager integrates with Agent Development Kit
Secret Manager and Parameter Manager now integrate with the Agent Development Kit (ADK) for secure runtime retrieval of secrets and parameters. This enhancement prevents sensitive credentials from being exposed within LLM contexts or conversation histories, enhancing security for AI development. The integration is available now, offering improved credential management for developers building with the ADK.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine 1-year CUDs End-of-Sale in London
Google Cloud VMware Engine 1-year committed use discounts (CUDs) for ve1 SKUs are now End-of-Sale in the London region. Existing CUDs remain unaffected, and users can continue with on-demand pricing or switch to ve2 nodes and their associated CUDs. This change impacts customers using ve1 SKUs in the europe-west2 region.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Updates
The Google Security Operations Marketplace has released updates for several integrations, including refactoring and code updates for actions related to PCAP files and alerts. Notably, the ServiceNow connector now supports updating reference fields, and the Google Chronicle connector includes new filtering capabilities for alerts. These changes aim to improve integration functionality and data handling for security operations teams.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
GCP Guest Environment Fix Addresses Agent Stoppage
Version 20260511.00 of the GCP guest agent has been released to fix an issue where a control plane error caused the agent to stop functioning. This disruption impacted features like SSH and password resets for affected instances. The update automatically restarts the agent on instances with auto-update enabled, resolving the problem.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
Oracle Database@Google Cloud adds GoldenGate support
Oracle Database@Google Cloud now supports Oracle Cloud Infrastructure GoldenGate, allowing users to create deployments and connections for data replication and transformation between systems. This new capability is now Generally Available. This enhancement is for Oracle Database users operating on Google Cloud.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgadeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Deprecates NotebookLM Enterprise, Podcast API
Gemini Enterprise is deprecating NotebookLM Enterprise and the Podcast API. This deprecation means no new customers will be allowlisted for the Podcast API, which was previously GA with allowlist. This change affects users of these specific Gemini Enterprise features.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineermedia ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform adds supervised fine-tuning for Flash Lite
Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform now offers supervised fine-tuning for the gemini-3.1-flash-lite model in preview. This feature allows customization of the model using specific data, with initial support limited to certain regions and multi-region endpoints. The update also enhances fine-tuning by enabling part-level media resolution declarations for images, videos, and PDFs, supporting ultra-high resolution.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Confidential Space adds Intel Trust Authority support
Google Cloud's Confidential Space now supports Intel Trust Authority (ITA) for independent attestation. This feature allows users to verify the hardware and software state of their Confidential Space environments using Intel's attestation service. The update is available with Confidential Space image 260500 and is primarily relevant for engineers and architects managing sensitive workloads.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Adds EnvoyFilter Support and API Status Codes
Managed Cloud Service Mesh now supports a limited EnvoyFilter API implementation via the TRAFFIC_DIRECTOR, enabling advanced features like local rate limiting for data planes. Additionally, it can report status codes for Istio API acceptance or rejection, visible on resource and mesh state. These updates primarily benefit engineers and architects managing service meshes, providing greater control and visibility.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes dataaigcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Enhances Query Execution and Python UDFs
BigQuery can now re-execute queries to proactively detect performance or correctness regressions at no extra cost. Python User-Defined Functions (UDFs) are now generally available, allowing integration with PyPI libraries and external services. Additionally, a new AI.AGG function is available in preview for semantic aggregation of unstructured data using natural language.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: Shuffle Partition Config Type Change
Google Cloud has updated the Managed Service for Apache Spark, formerly Dataproc on Compute Engine, by changing the configuration type for Spark shuffle partitions from integer to string for versions 2.2.82+ and 2.3.30+. This change requires users programmatically setting this configuration to update their code to use string literals for compatibility. Users setting the configuration via command-line, properties files, or Spark SQL commands are unaffected. This adjustment impacts specific subminor cluster image versions and aims to ensure consistent configuration handling.
breaking announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineerfinance ·
Google Cloud CCaaS 4.30: New Features and Numerous Bug Fixes
Google Cloud CCaaS version 4.30 introduces several new features, including the ability to skip IVR greetings, advanced call scheduling enabled by default in the headless SDK, and a new queue status endpoint for real-time operational data. The update aims to enhance contact center efficiency and provide better insights to administrators and voice AI systems. Additionally, the release includes a significant number of bug fixes addressing issues with message display, ticket ownership, agent adapter errors, chat history, and call routing, benefiting all users of the platform.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Updates: Crossbeam, Gemini 3.5 Flash, and NotebookLM
Gemini Enterprise now supports connecting Crossbeam data stores in public preview and offers Gemini 3.5 Flash in general availability across multiple regions. NotebookLM Enterprise also gains GA for creating slide decks and infographics. These updates benefit Gemini Enterprise users, offering enhanced data integration and improved AI model access, alongside new content generation capabilities in NotebookLM.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Config Connector 1.151.0 adds Alpha resources, new fields
Config Connector version 1.151.0 introduces new Alpha resources, including CloudDeployAutomation and VertexAIDataLabelingJob, enhancing deployment and AI capabilities. Several fields were added or updated for MemorystoreInstance, providing more control over backups and replication. Bug fixes for BigQueryDataTransferConfig and ContainerCluster improve stability and resource management. This release is for users managing GCP resources via Kubernetes.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aiawsengineer ·
Cloud Load Balancing: Google tag gateway for advertisers
Google Cloud now offers a Google tag gateway for advertisers, enabling website owners to manage and deploy Google tags via Cloud Load Balancing. This feature routes measurement traffic through your domain using a global external Application Load Balancer, enhancing data accuracy for advertising campaign optimization. It is now available for use, with detailed information provided in the documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Security Command Center adds XFS/NTFS disk scanning
Google Cloud's Security Command Center now supports vulnerability assessment for XFS and NTFS disk partition types. This enhancement expands the scope of security monitoring to more diverse storage configurations commonly used in cloud environments. It benefits security engineers and architects by providing a more comprehensive view of potential vulnerabilities across various disk formats.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.16.3 release: Guardrail env vars, Redis fix
Google has released Apigee hybrid version v1.16.3, a patch update that includes a fix for the apigee-redis pod CrashLoopBackOff state when using Vault-based secret injection. This release also introduces custom environment variable support for Guardrail pods, allowing configuration of NO_PROXY to bypass HTTP proxies for internal endpoints. The update is available for existing installations and new deployments, with specific instructions for upgrading.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-spanner ·
Spanner graph query performance optimized with factorized execution
Spanner now supports factorized execution to optimize graph query performance by eliminating duplicate intermediate results. This feature benefits engineers and architects working with graph patterns in Spanner, potentially reducing query latency. The optimization is applied using the @{factorize_mode} hint at the query or pattern traversal level.
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