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 gcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center Web SDK v2 to be shut down
Google Cloud announced the shutdown of the Contact Center as a Service Web SDK version 2, scheduled for June 26, 2026. This change necessitates that users migrate to version 3 to maintain integration and avoid disruption. No new features will be added to v2 as the focus shifts to the newer version.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Application Integration Security Bulletins Page Launched
Google Cloud has introduced a dedicated Security Bulletins page for Application Integration. This new resource aims to keep users informed about security updates, vulnerabilities, and remediation steps relevant to the service. All users of Application Integration should familiarize themselves with this page for timely security information.
security - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Apigee Emulator v2.0.1: Security Hotfix for Netty and Go Libraries
Apigee Emulator v2.0.1, released June 24, 2026, is a security-only hotfix addressing 10 vulnerabilities in the Netty networking library and the embedded Cassandra Go standard library. This update provides a drop-in replacement for v2.0.0 with no functional, API, or configuration changes, affecting users of the Apigee Emulator. The updated image is available via Google Artifact Registry, and users can upgrade by updating their VS Code Cloud Code settings.
security feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Confidential Space container support for graceful shutdown
Confidential Space has released a new image, 260600, which adds support for gracefully shutting down container workloads when power button events occur. This enhancement ensures more robust container management within Confidential Space environments. This update is available now for users of Confidential Space.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Cloud Build security update for GitLab/Bitbucket connections
Cloud Build now enforces stricter permissions checks for GitLab Enterprise and Bitbucket Data Center connections to enhance security. Previously, only the service agent's permissions were checked; now, both the calling principal and the service agent must have access to the necessary Secret Manager secrets. This change, which adheres to the principle of least privilege, affects users managing these specific Git repository connections.
security - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.34.600-gke.53 Released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.34.600-gke.53 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.34.7-gke.200. This release includes fixes for CA rotation failures on self-managing clusters and persistent node taint/label issues after partial node pool update failures. Users should upgrade before rotating CAs to avoid cluster management disruptions, and verify storage vendor compatibility for this version.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineer ·
Config Connector 1.152.0: New Fields, Reconciliation, and Bug Fixes
Config Connector version 1.152.0 introduces new fields for ComputeReservation and ComputeForwardingRule, enhancing configuration options. It also adds opt-in direct reconciliation support for several resources, streamlining management, and includes multiple bug fixes for SQLInstance, Preview Tool, ComputeForwardingRule, and ComputeFutureReservation. This update is primarily for engineers and architects managing Google Cloud resources via Kubernetes, with the new reconciliation feature available immediately via annotation.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineerfinancegovernment ·
Cortex Framework 7.0.0-preview.2: SAP ERP Data Products and Extensibility
Cortex Framework has released version 7.0.0-preview.2, introducing a significant expansion of data product accelerators specifically for SAP ERP systems, covering a wide range of financial and operational modules. This release also includes a comprehensive extensibility guide to help users customize and extend the framework. This public preview is available now and targets engineers and architects working with SAP ERP data integration and analysis.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineer ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine HCX upgrade to 4.11.4
Google Cloud VMware Engine is upgrading its HCX Manager Appliance to version 4.11.4 to resolve an issue with MON-enabled segments. This announcement requires users to upgrade their HCX On-Prem/Connectors and Service Mesh Appliances. Further details are available in the latest service announcements.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
Cloud Database Migration Service supports MySQL 9.7
Cloud Database Migration Service has added support for MySQL version 9.7 for homogeneous migrations. This expands migration options for users running this specific MySQL version. The update is now available for all users.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: New image versions, Iceberg, and Spark optimizations
New subminor image versions for Managed Service for Apache Spark have been released, impacting Conda channel configurations until August 2026. These new versions introduce Iceberg 1.10 support for Dataproc 2.3 clusters and enable Spark skewed-join and self-join optimizations by default. Users creating clusters with the new subminor versions must specify exact subminor versions and can opt-in to Iceberg 1.10 via a cluster property.
breaking announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Releases Include Security Fixes and Minor Updates
Several recent Container Optimized OS releases have been published, bringing minor updates and significant security patches. These updates include upgraded packages like logrotate, oslogin, and GPU installers, alongside critical fixes for CVEs affecting containerd and glibc. The changes primarily impact users running workloads on Google Cloud's Container Optimized OS.
security patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
This release of Container Optimized OS (COS) incorporates numerous security fixes for Docker, containerd, and the Linux kernel, including multiple CVEs. These updates are critical for maintaining system integrity and protecting against known vulnerabilities. All users of COS are advised to update to benefit from these security enhancements.
security 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 - 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 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 infraga ·
Agent Registry reaches General Availability on GCP
Agent Registry is now generally available (GA) on Google Cloud Platform. This launch includes the v1 API, client libraries in multiple languages, A2A v1 protocol support, and GA-level Terraform integration for managing agent configurations. While GA, current limitations include the absence of Access Transparency/Approval features and some data residency compliance reporting capabilities.
announcement - 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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