GCP Releases
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Tracking 833 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes dataanalyticsgcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
Data Studio Adds Multi-Region Support for Conversational Analytics
Data Studio's Conversational Analytics now supports multi-region BigQuery data agents, enhancing its ability to query data across different geographic locations. This update benefits users who manage data in distributed BigQuery instances. More information is available on Conversational Analytics.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-gkegcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK 574.0.0 adds Agent Registry, AI Platform commands
Cloud SDK version 574.0.0 introduces new commands for AI Platform, Agent Identity, and Agent Registry, alongside enhancements for GKE backups and BigQuery UDFs. These updates aim to improve management of AI governance policies and agent resources, while also fixing bugs and adding regional endpoint support for Datastream and Database Migration Service. The release is generally available, impacting users who interact with these GCP services via the gcloud CLI.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Security Patch Releases
Multiple versions of Cloud Service Mesh (1.29.5-asm.3, 1.28.9-asm.2, 1.27.9-asm.8, and managed sidecar versions 1.21.6-asm.38, 1.20.8-asm.88, 1.19.10-asm.78) have been released with fixes for security vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-34182 and CVE-2026-45447. These updates address critical security issues and are available for in-cluster and managed deployments. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest versions to incorporate these security patches.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gkegcp-cloud-storage ·
GKE Cloud Storage FUSE Mount Failures and Dataplane V2 Connectivity Issues
Google Kubernetes Engine clusters using Cloud Storage FUSE may experience mount failures if the metadata service is not ready during sidecar initiation, impacting users on specific versions. A separate issue in GKE versions 1.35+ with Dataplane V2 can cause transient connectivity timeouts to the metadata server upon node startup. Mitigation involves upgrading GKE or implementing init containers, with further improvements planned for future patches.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Agent Identity API now in Preview, replacing IAM Connectors API
Google Cloud's Agent Identity API ( agentidentity.googleapis.com ) is now available in Preview, superseding the legacy IAM Connectors API. This change streamlines the management of auth providers and agent identities. During the preview, both APIs will function concurrently, and existing configurations are mirrored to the new V2 resource hierarchy for a seamless migration of policies and applications without downtime.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise adds observability for Deep Research agents (Preview)
Gemini Enterprise now allows configuration of observability settings for individual Deep Research agents, mirroring the functionality for Agent Designer agents. This enables monitoring metrics in Metrics Explorer and trace results in Trace Explorer for these specific agents. The feature is in Public Preview and controlled via an agent-level toggle, distinguishing it from the Core Assistant's app-level toggle.
feature - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpengineergcp-bigquerygcp-gke ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.38.0 Adds New Resources and Enhancements
The Terraform Google Provider v7.38.0 introduces several new resources and data sources for managing various Google Cloud services. It also includes significant improvements to existing resources, particularly within GKE, for better performance and flexibility. These changes benefit engineers and architects managing GCP infrastructure with Terraform, offering more granular control and efficiency in resource management. This release focuses on expanding capabilities and refining user experience.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineerhealthcaregcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-storagegcp-pubsub ·
SAP on Google Cloud: ABAP SDK and BigQuery Connector Updates
Google Cloud has released version 1.14 of the ABAP SDK and version 2.15 of the BigQuery Connector for SAP, both now generally available. These updates address specific issues including signature verification for Cloud Storage and attribute consistency in Pub/Sub messages during replication. These releases are relevant for SAP users running on or integrating with Google Cloud.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineergcp-spanner ·
Spanner supports direct connectivity for reduced latency
Spanner now supports direct connectivity to its servers, bypassing Google Front End (GFE) infrastructure. This feature aims to reduce application latency when interacting with Spanner. Direct connectivity is now generally available for all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM adds Gemini Cloud Assist for feed management
Google SecOps SIEM now integrates Gemini Cloud Assist (GCA) into its Feed Management interface to assist users with feed configuration and troubleshooting. This feature provides guidance but does not automatically apply changes, requiring manual user intervention. Additionally, an issue causing under-reported ingestion metrics has been corrected, which may result in a one-time spike in reported metrics.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR: siemAlertId Field Reservation
Effective July 5, 2026, Google SecOps SOAR will reserve the `siemAlertId` field exclusively for internal Chronicle SIEM alert IDs, overwriting any custom data. This change impacts all ingestion methods and requires users to migrate custom `siemAlertId` fields immediately to prevent data loss. Engineers and architects using SOAR for alert ingestion should update their configurations before the deadline.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
AI Hypercomputer Preview: RoCE VPC networks with alias IP ranges
Google Cloud is previewing RoCE VPC networks for its AI Hypercomputer, enabling alias IP ranges on MRDMA vNICs. This enhances networking capabilities for AI and ML workloads by improving RDMA performance and flexibility. The feature is available for VM instances and is currently in a preview stage.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcppreviewengineer ·
GCP VPC: RoCE Alias IP Ranges for RDMA vNICs in Preview
Google Cloud's Virtual Private Cloud is previewing support for RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) VPC networks. This allows alias IP ranges to be assigned to MRDMA vNICs on VM instances, enhancing high-performance computing and network-intensive workloads. This preview targets engineers and architects working with specialized networking requirements for VMs.
feature - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineergcp-cloud-storage ·
Cloud Logging: Log sinks stop routing to Cloud Storage when parent project changes
Cloud Logging log sinks will stop routing entries to a Cloud Storage bucket if the bucket's parent project is changed. This issue can cause data loss for logs intended for archival or analysis. Engineers and architects managing Cloud Storage buckets used by Cloud Logging should be aware of this behavior and consult documentation for recovery options.
security - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection adds image classification infoTypes
Sensitive Data Data Protection now supports image classification infoTypes within ExcludeByImageFindings and AdjustByImageFindings detection rules. This enhancement allows for more nuanced control over sensitive data scanning in images. The feature is available for users configuring these specific detection rules.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps reserves siemAlertId field
Google SecOps will reserve the siemAlertId field for internal Chronicle SIEM alert IDs starting July 5, 2026. This change affects all ingestion methods and will overwrite any custom data in that field, potentially causing data loss. Users currently utilizing a custom siemAlertId field must migrate to a different field name to avoid issues.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini AI Hypercomputer feature preview in Google Cloud console
Google Cloud is previewing a new AI Hypercomputer feature in its console, powered by Gemini. This AI-driven interface assists users in evaluating hardware, estimating costs, and recommending optimal cluster configurations before deployment. The feature aims to streamline cluster design and optimization for users engaging with Google Cloud's infrastructure.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Envoy Lua Filter available in preview
The Envoy Lua Filter is now available as a preview feature for Cloud Service Mesh users. This enables advanced customization of Envoy proxies using Lua scripts. It is available in the rapid release channel for users of the service mesh.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform adds throughput for fine-tuned models
The Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform now supports Provisioned Throughput for supervised fine-tuned Gemini 3 model inference. This feature allows users to guarantee inference capacity for these fine-tuned models, which consume more resources than base models. This update is relevant for users leveraging fine-tuned Gemini 3 models for their agent applications.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware Patch Release Delay
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware is experiencing a delay in patch releases. The team is actively working to resolve the issue and will provide updates. Users awaiting patches should monitor the official announcements for further information.
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