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Tracking 833 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise updates: Site filters, PagerDuty integration, and Flash control
Gemini Enterprise now supports filtering Google Sites data stores and connecting PagerDuty data stores, both in public preview. The Gemini Enterprise assist feature has been deprecated and shut down. Administrators can control Gemini 3.5 Flash visibility, with changes to default availability planned for June 2026.
deprecation feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Security Vulnerabilities
This release of Google Container Optimized OS includes multiple package upgrades and patches to address numerous security vulnerabilities, primarily in the Linux kernel, Go, and curl. The updates ensure system security and stability for users running COS. The changes are available now for all users.
security patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpgaengineergcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud Trace GA with SQL Analytics and Observability API
Google Cloud Trace is now generally available, integrating SQL-based query and analysis of trace data within Observability Analytics. This allows users to chart query results, save queries, and join trace with log data. The Observability API is also GA, enabling configuration of trace data storage, encryption, and BigQuery dataset linking for enhanced analysis.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: Image Rollback
Several subminor image versions for the Managed Service for Apache Spark have been rolled back due to issues. This change affects users who recently updated to these specific image versions. The rollback applies to Debian 12, Rocky 9, and Ubuntu 22 (including ARM variants) for version 2.2.82.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR adds calculated fields for dynamic data derivation
Google Security Operations Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) introduces calculated fields, allowing users to dynamically derive new data points within cases and alerts using logical formulas. This enhancement, now in Preview, enables real-time computation based on existing fields, aiding in richer case analysis. The feature is rolling out with release 6.3.86, which also includes general bug fixes.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.85 Available
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.85, now accessible across all regions. This update likely includes enhancements or fixes for security orchestration, automation, and response capabilities. The availability across all regions means all users can access the latest version without regional restrictions.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.14.5 includes security fixes and UI improvements
Google Cloud has released Apigee hybrid version 1.14.5, which incorporates various security and CVE fixes, alongside updates to the Apigee UI. This release also marks the independent versioning of the Apigee Emulator, decoupling its updates from the hybrid release cycle. The update is available now for users managing Apigee hybrid instances.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Apigee Emulator v2.0.0 improves security and decouples releases
Apigee Emulator has been updated to version 2.0.0, independently versioned from Apigee hybrid for faster security updates. This release addresses 78 security vulnerabilities across various components, including Jackson Databind, SnakeYAML, Guava, and Go standard library. The updated emulator is available now and can be accessed via Google Artifact Registry, with instructions provided for updating VS Code Cloud Code settings.
security feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.35.100-gke.72 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.35.100-gke.72 is now available. This release runs on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400 and includes fixes for vulnerabilities. Users should check storage partner qualifications before upgrading.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates: Kernel, Drivers, and Security Fixes
Container Optimized OS (COS) has been updated with a new Linux kernel version (6.18.32) and numerous security patches, including fixes for CVE-2025-38584 and CVE-2026-43060. The update also introduces support for new NVIDIA driver branches and adds the `cos_kernel_args` tool for manipulating kernel command line arguments. These changes are relevant for users running workloads on Google Cloud's Container Optimized OS, particularly those utilizing GPUs.
security feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Security Command Center updates and deprecations
Google Cloud's Security Command Center has updated several compliance frameworks, including CIS Controls and ISO 27001. The Security Command Center Enterprise tier is being deprecated and will be shut down on May 21, 2027, with organizations automatically migrating to the Premium tier. New features, Artifact Guard and Risk Engine for Cloud Build, are now available in preview.
deprecation feature patch - Google Cloud release notes awsgaengineer ·
SAP on Google Cloud Agent for SAP v3.14 GA
Version 3.14 of Google Cloud's Agent for SAP is now generally available, introducing support for customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) during SAP HANA disk snapshot recovery. This update also includes logging and stability enhancements, along with minor bug fixes. This release impacts SAP users on Google Cloud needing enhanced data protection for recovery operations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaarchitectgcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware 1.35.100-gke.72 Released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware version 1.35.100-gke.72 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This update includes a fix for cluster health checks and diagnostics on non-advanced user clusters. Administrators should verify storage partner compatibility and be aware of a 7-14 day rollout period for API clients.
patch announcement - 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 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 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 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 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.
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