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 819 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Backup and DR: Application-consistent backups and cross-region support for Compute Engine
Google Cloud Backup and DR now offers application-consistent backups for Compute Engine instances via Guest Flush or VSS options in the Console. This feature enhances data integrity for applications running on VMs during backups. Additionally, cross-region backups for Compute Engine instances, disks, and Filestore are now generally available, improving disaster recovery and regional resilience by enabling backup storage in a secondary region.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpgaengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL enhanced backups gain CMEK support
Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) for enhanced backups, offering greater control over data protection. This feature allows users to safeguard CMEK-enabled instances using Google Cloud Backup and DR Service. It is now generally available for all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud Billing CUD recommendations now support GPUs, Local SSDs, OS licenses
Cloud Billing's resource-based Committed Use Discount (CUD) recommendations are now generally available for Compute Engine GPUs, Local SSD disks, and premium OS licenses. This feature helps optimize costs by identifying opportunities to purchase commitments for resources currently charged at list prices. Google Cloud analyzes spending trends to generate these monthly recommendations, offering deeper cost savings for compute workloads.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygovernanceawsgcpgaengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL backup vaults support CMEK for immutable storage
Cloud SQL instances encrypted with customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) now have backup vault support, enabling immutable and indelible storage with enforced retention. This GA feature enhances data protection and compliance for sensitive workloads. It applies to users managing Cloud SQL instances with CMEK.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL adds support for minor version 8.0.46
Cloud SQL for MySQL has added support for minor version 8.0.46. This update allows users to upgrade their existing instances to this new minor version. The upgrade process is documented for users who wish to apply this change.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsgcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine C4D machine series now supports Hyperdisk Balanced HA disks
The C4D machine series in Compute Engine now generally supports Hyperdisk Balanced High Availability (HA) disks. This integration enhances disk availability and performance for workloads running on these machine types. This feature is now generally available, impacting users of the C4D machine series who require robust storage solutions.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpdatabrickssnowflakegaengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL managed buffer pool now GA
Cloud SQL for MySQL's managed buffer pool feature has reached General Availability. This feature helps prevent out-of-memory errors by dynamically reducing the innodb_buffer_pool_size when memory is constrained. It is now available for all users of Cloud SQL for MySQL.
feature - Google Cloud release notes dataawsgcpgaengineer ·
NetApp Volumes Backup for ONTAP Mode GA
Backup capabilities for NetApp Volumes running ONTAP mode are now generally available. This enhancement allows users to protect their ONTAP data more effectively within Google Cloud. The feature is available now for all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securityawsengineer ·
reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK for iOS v18.9.1 released
Version 18.9.1 of the reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK for iOS is now available. This update resolves issues with symbol collisions, particularly affecting libraries that use Objective-C protocols. This patch is relevant for iOS developers integrating reCAPTCHA into their applications.
patch - Google Cloud release notes awsgaengineer ·
SAP on Google Cloud Agent v3.15 GA
Google Cloud's Agent for SAP version 3.15 is now generally available. This release updates agent libraries from the GitHub repository to address vulnerabilities. The agent is used by SAP customers running workloads on Google Cloud, and this update provides a security enhancement when building from source.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes awspreviewengineer ·
App Engine Standard Node.js: Direct VPC Egress in Preview
App Engine standard environment for Node.js now supports Direct VPC egress in preview. This feature offers a simpler and more cost-effective way to access VPC network resources compared to Serverless VPC Access connectors. It allows Node.js workloads to directly connect to resources within your Virtual Private Cloud.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpdatabrickssnowflakeengineer ·
NetApp Volumes Flex Unified service now in limited preview
NetApp Volumes Flex Unified service level is now available with limited performance in the us-east5 region. This announcement marks a step towards broader availability for this unified service. Engineers and architects working with data storage solutions on Google Cloud should note the regional availability and performance limitations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes awsgaengineer ·
Cloud Interconnect GA: Single-Region Critical Production SLA
Google Cloud's Cloud Interconnect now offers a Generally Available single-region Critical production SLA, ensuring 99.99% availability for specific workloads. This enhancement is crucial for production environments demanding high uptime within a single region. The new SLA is available for Dedicated Interconnect and Cross-Cloud Interconnect.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securityawsazuregcpgaengineergovernment ·
Google SecOps Updates Supported Default Parsers
Google SecOps has enhanced its security monitoring capabilities by updating the list of supported default parsers. This expansion allows for ingestion and analysis of logs from a broader range of security tools and platforms. The updates are being rolled out gradually over one to four days. Users can now ingest logs from newly added products like Databahn and Microsoft Defender XDR.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityawsazuregcpengineergovernment ·
Google SecOps SIEM: Expanded Default Parser Support
Google SecOps SIEM has updated its list of supported default parsers, including both released and pending updates. This enhancement allows for better ingestion and analysis of security logs from a wider range of third-party products. The update is gradual, taking one to four days to reflect in all regions, and primarily benefits security analysts and engineers managing diverse security toolchains.
patch - Google Cloud release notes dataawsgaengineer ·
Bigtable Enterprise Plus adds 365-day backup retention
Bigtable Enterprise Plus edition now supports configuring backup retention periods up to 365 days. This enhancement allows for longer data recovery options, benefiting organizations with extended compliance or historical data needs. The feature is now generally available for all users of the Enterprise Plus edition.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagovernanceawsgcp-cloud-storage ·
Cloud Storage Lifecycle Management to Delete Empty Folders
Starting August 26, 2026, Cloud Storage will automatically delete empty folders in buckets with hierarchical namespace enabled when they meet Object Lifecycle Management conditions. This change impacts users managing object lifecycles who rely on empty folders remaining intact. The update aims to simplify data cleanup and reduce storage costs for hierarchical namespace buckets.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine C4A bare metal machine types GA
Two C4A bare metal machine types, c4a-standard-96-metal and c4a-highmem-96-metal, are now generally available for Compute Engine. These instances offer significant CPU and memory configurations and support advanced storage and networking capabilities. This release is relevant for users requiring high-performance bare metal compute on Google Cloud.
feature - 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 aiawsengineer ·
Cloud Load Balancing: Google tag gateway for advertisers
Google Cloud now offers a Google tag gateway for advertisers, enabling website owners to manage and deploy Google tags via Cloud Load Balancing. This feature routes measurement traffic through your domain using a global external Application Load Balancer, enhancing data accuracy for advertising campaign optimization. It is now available for use, with detailed information provided in the documentation.
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