GCP Releases
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 infragcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.16.4 includes container image fix
Apigee hybrid version v1.16.4 was released, addressing a bug where container images were missing. This patch release ensures proper image integration with Helm charts, simplifying upgrades for users. It is available for all users with an existing Apigee hybrid installation.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine standard Node.js migration to Cloud Run
App Engine Migration Hub now supports migrating Node.js services from the standard environment to Cloud Run. This feature aims to reduce costs by providing optimization recommendations. This is currently available as a preview and targets engineers and architects managing App Engine applications.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine Standard Go Migration to Cloud Run Preview
The App Engine Migration hub now supports migrating services from the standard Go environment to Cloud Run, also offering cost-saving recommendations. This feature is available as a preview, with detailed deployment guidance provided in the documentation. Engineers managing App Engine standard Go applications are the primary audience for this update.
feature - 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 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 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 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 - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragapreview ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.33.0: New Resources and Compute Migrations
HashiCorp's Terraform Google Provider has released version 7.33.0, introducing several new resources including data sources for logging views and Apigee data collectors. Multiple compute resources have been migrated to use direct HTTP calls instead of client libraries, potentially improving performance and reliability. This release addresses various bugs across services like Apigee, BigQuery, and Compute Engine, enhancing the stability for infrastructure management. The updates are primarily relevant to engineers and architects managing Google Cloud resources via Terraform.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreview ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Updates
Google Cloud announces several new features for its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, including the general availability of Gemini 3.5 Flash and public previews for agent revisions, traffic splitting, Skill Registry, and a Managed Agents API. These updates aim to improve agent development, deployment, and management for enterprise users. Most features are in preview, with Gemini 3.5 Flash now generally available, impacting developers and architects building AI-powered agents.
feature patch - 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 governancegcppreview ·
GCP VPC: Org Policy Custom Constraints GA, Peering Deletion Cancel Preview
Google Cloud's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) now offers General Availability for Organization Policy Service custom constraints, enabling finer control over VPC resources as of December 19, 2023. Additionally, a new preview feature allows users to cancel pending deletion requests for VPC Network Peering connections in consensus mode. These updates enhance resource management and operational flexibility for GCP users managing network configurations.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpgaarchitect ·
Oracle Database@Google Cloud Adds Autonomous Data Guard
Oracle Database@Google Cloud now supports Autonomous Data Guard for local peer databases, bringing enhanced disaster recovery capabilities to users. This feature is now Generally Available, offering production-ready disaster recovery for Oracle databases hosted within Google Cloud. The enhancement is relevant for Oracle database administrators and architects managing critical workloads on Google Cloud.
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.
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