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Tracking 832 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-gke ·
GKE adds JobSet efficiency metrics in preview
Google Kubernetes Engine is now offering two new system metrics in preview to monitor the efficiency of GKE training JobSets. These metrics, kubernetes.io/jobset/scheduling_goodput and kubernetes.io/jobset/proxy_runtime_goodput, aim to provide insights into resource availability and accelerator productivity during training jobs. They are accessible via the GKE metrics and a dedicated JobSet monitoring dashboard.
feature - 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 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 infragcpengineer ·
Config Controller Updates with Config Connector and Config Sync
Config Controller has been updated to use specific versions of its bundled components: Config Connector v1.148.0-cc.3 and Config Sync v1.23.3. These updates likely include bug fixes and minor enhancements for managing Google Cloud resources. This change affects users of Config Controller who rely on these integrated tools for their infrastructure as code deployments.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcppreview ·
Secure Web Proxy now supports listening on all ports
Google Cloud's Secure Web Proxy can now be configured to listen on all ports (1-65535) when used as a next hop. This simplifies security policy enforcement for all outbound traffic by removing the need for manual port list management. The feature is currently in preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infrapreviewdeprecationgcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine Updates Include New Versions and Security Fixes
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) has released updated cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels. These updates provide access to newer Kubernetes versions and include crucial security fixes through updated Container-Optimized OS images. The new versions are available for new clusters and for manual upgrades of existing control planes and nodes, with rollouts progressing across Google Cloud zones.
security patch - 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 infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine standard Python: Migrate to Cloud Run
App Engine standard environment Python users can now leverage the App Engine Migration hub to move services to Cloud Run. This feature also offers cost-saving recommendations for the migration. This is available as a preview, with more details provided in the documentation on deploying an App Engine app to Cloud Run.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine standard PHP: Migrate to Cloud Run
App Engine standard environment PHP now integrates with the App Engine Migration Hub for migrating services to Cloud Run. This feature also offers cost-saving recommendations to optimize deployments. The capability is available as a preview and is intended for developers managing App Engine applications.
feature - 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 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 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 - 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 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 infragcppreview ·
Certificate Manager (2nd gen) reaches Preview
Google Cloud's Certificate Manager (2nd gen) is now available in Preview. This update provides a unified control plane for managing and automating certificates across an organization. It is accessible to users interested in advanced certificate management capabilities.
feature - 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 infragcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware 1.33.800-gke.75 Released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware 1.33.800-gke.75 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.33.11-gke.100. This release includes fixes for vulnerabilities and specific issues preventing cluster health checks and impacting preflight configuration checks when bundled ingress was disabled. The update is recommended for administrators managing GDC for VMware environments, with version propagation to cloud APIs taking 7-14 days.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaarchitectgcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.33.800-gke.75 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.33.800-gke.75 is now available. This release includes fixes for reported vulnerabilities and runs on Kubernetes v1.33.11-gke.100. Customers should verify storage vendor compatibility for this release.
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