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 829 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes governancegcpgaarchitect ·
Key Access Justifications default policies GA on GCP
Default Key Access Justifications policies are now generally available on Google Cloud Platform. This feature allows organizations to set default policies at the organization, folder, or project level when using Cloud KMS or Cloud HSM with Assured Workloads Japan Data Boundary. This enhancement aims to improve access control and security for sensitive data operations.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Access Approval with DNS Armor reaches GA
Access Approval, integrated with DNS Armor, is now generally available. This integration enhances security posture for Google Cloud services by providing a unified approach to approval workflows and DNS security. The feature is available for all Google Cloud customers.
feature - 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 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 gcppreviewarchitectfinance ·
Anti Money Laundering AI: Backtest API and Recall Metrics Update
Google Cloud has announced improvements to its Anti Money Laundering AI's backtest API and recall metrics, available with engine version v004.011. These enhancements simplify recall calculations and introduce Performance Targeting by the number of parties required above a threshold. This update benefits engineers and architects working with financial compliance and AI-driven fraud detection.
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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