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 832 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-cloud-storagegcp-pubsub ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow uses regional endpoints with policy
Managed Airflow (Gen 2) environments now use regional endpoints for services like Cloud Storage and Cloud Logging when the Restrict Endpoint Usage organization policy is active. This change provides more granular control over service access for Airflow environments. It affects users managing Airflow deployments within GCP that have this specific policy enabled.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpga ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine adds Mexico City region
The VMware Engine ve2 node type for Google Cloud VMware Engine is now available in the Mexico City region. This expansion provides users with a new geographic option for deploying their VMware environments on Google Cloud. This is a general availability announcement for the new region.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine MIG autoscaler stabilization period configurable
Google Cloud Compute Engine now allows configuration of the stabilization period for autoscaled managed instance groups (MIGs). This change enables fine-grained control over instance deletion after load decreases, impacting cost optimization and capacity management. Engineers and architects managing MIGs can now tailor autoscaling behavior to specific workload needs.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
GKE: Non-release channel clusters deprecated
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is deprecating the option to not enroll clusters in a release channel, effective June 14, 2027. This change impacts users managing clusters without a release channel, urging them to enroll before the removal date. After June 14, 2027, GKE will automatically enroll all remaining non-channel clusters into the Stable release channel.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK Updates Include AI, App Engine, and Networking Enhancements
This release of the Cloud SDK brings several updates, including AI model deployment fixes, Java SDK upgrades for App Engine, and new networking options. It also adds features for Cloud Workstations, Database Migration, and Kubernetes Engine. These changes affect developers and engineers working with Google Cloud services, with some features promoted to general availability.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infraengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service SDK Updates
This release fixes several bugs in the Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service SDKs for Android and mobile. Key fixes include resolving issues with form data passing, message ordering, chat session management, and timeout message customization. These updates improve the reliability and usability of the SDKs for developers integrating contact center functionality into mobile applications.
patch - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineergcp-bigquery ·
Terraform Provider Google v7.36.0 Adds New Resources and Improvements
HashiCorp's Terraform Provider Google v7.36.0 introduces several new data sources and resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Apigee and BigQuery IAM. It also enhances existing resources like `google_container_cluster` and `google_data_catalog_tag_template` with new fields and capabilities. This release addresses multiple bugs across services such as Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and Vertex AI, improving overall stability and usability for infrastructure management. These updates are generally available and benefit engineers and architects managing GCP resources.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Cloud Workstations: Easier Configuration Creation
Google Cloud Workstations has optimized its configuration creation page in the Cloud console for speed and ease of use. New features include selectable machine presets, consolidated essential settings, and automatic provisioning of pending clusters. These enhancements benefit users who frequently create or manage workstation configurations by streamlining the setup process.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-composer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow: API Dependencies Updated
Several API dependencies are being phased out for Managed Airflow (Gen 3) and will require separate enablement for new Gen 2 environments. This change impacts users creating new Gen 2 environments in projects where the Cloud Composer API was not previously enabled. Existing environments remain unaffected, but users provisioning new Gen 2 environments, especially via automation, must now explicitly enable these dependencies.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Security Patch Releases Address Vulnerability
Multiple patch versions of Cloud Service Mesh (1.28.7-asm.4, 1.27.9-asm.5, and 1.26.8-asm.11) are now available, each containing a fix for security vulnerability GCP-2026-035. These releases update the underlying Envoy proxy versions and are relevant for users running in-cluster Cloud Service Mesh. A previously announced rollout has been stopped and will be superseded by a new release including these patches.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
GKE Updates Cluster Versions and Deprecates Older Releases
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for the Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, enabling upgrades and new cluster creation. Several older versions are being deprecated and will be removed within 90 days, requiring users to upgrade to avoid potential issues. This update impacts GKE users managing cluster lifecycles and versioning across different release channels.
security feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.33.900-gke.90 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.33.900-gke.90 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.33.11-gke.100. This release addresses several critical issues impacting cluster stability, control plane operations, and node management during updates and provisioning. Users upgrading should consult the provided documentation and verify storage vendor compatibility.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Integrations Updated
Several integrations within the Google SecOps Marketplace have received updates, including refactored code for actions like getting PCAP files, creating alerts, and retrieving detection details. These changes primarily impact security operations teams using these specific connectors, aiming to improve their functionality and reliability. The updates cover integrations for AlienVault USM, ConnectWise, Google Chronicle, Jira, ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceNow, Siemplify, MISP, and Microsoft Sentinel.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
App Engine Standard Go: Direct VPC egress in preview
App Engine standard environment's Go runtime now supports Direct VPC egress in preview. This feature simplifies and reduces costs for accessing VPC network resources, serving as an alternative to Serverless VPC Access connectors. It is available for Go workloads in the standard environment.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
App Engine Java: Direct VPC egress in preview
App Engine standard environment for Java now supports Direct VPC egress in preview. This feature provides a simpler and more cost-effective way for Java workloads to access VPC network resources compared to existing Serverless VPC Access connectors. The capability is available to all users in preview, with no specific prerequisites mentioned.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine Flex-start VMs in MIGs are now GA
Compute Engine's Flex-start VMs for Managed Instance Groups (MIGs) are now generally available. This feature allows for gradual VM creation in MIGs as capacity becomes available, potentially at a discount for high-demand resources like GPUs. It's beneficial for users needing to provision specialized hardware or manage variable workloads.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreview ·
App Engine standard PHP adds Direct VPC egress preview
App Engine standard environment PHP now supports Direct VPC egress in preview. This feature provides a simpler and more cost-effective way for workloads to access VPC network resources, serving as an alternative to Serverless VPC Access connectors. The feature is currently in preview for PHP workloads.
feature - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpengineergcp-firestore ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.35.0: New resources and improvements
Terraform Google Provider v7.35.0 introduces several new resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Oracle GoldenGate connections, Dataplex data products, and Migration Center discoveries. Enhancements to existing resources like firewall policies and container node pools improve configuration flexibility. These updates benefit engineers and architects managing Google Cloud infrastructure through Terraform by expanding the provider's capabilities and fixing reported bugs.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-rungcp-composer ·
Managed Airflow Gen 3 supports internal-only Cloud Run endpoints
Managed Service for Apache Airflow (Gen 3) now allows access to Cloud Run endpoints restricted to internal ingress traffic via your environment's network attachment. This enhancement improves network security and control for Airflow deployments. The feature is available to all Managed Airflow Gen 3 versions through gcloud CLI beta commands and the beta Cloud Composer API.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcp-gke ·
GKE enhances maintenance exclusions
Google Kubernetes Engine is expanding maintenance exclusion capabilities for node pools. This feature allows for per-node pool exclusions and extends the default "No upgrades" exclusion to 90 days, providing greater control over cluster maintenance schedules. These enhancements are available in GKE release channels for cluster administrators.
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