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Tracking 832 GCP releases · Updated
- 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 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 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 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.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infra ·
Cloud Shell removes default Terraform CLI
Cloud Shell has removed the Terraform CLI from its default environment. Users can now customize their environment to install the CLI during startup or persist it in their home directory, ensuring it's available across sessions.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datainfragcpgcp-dataflow ·
Dataflow supports Hyperdisk Balanced disks for worker VMs
Dataflow now supports using Hyperdisk Balanced disks for worker VMs, allowing independent provisioning of IOPS and throughput. This change offers more flexibility in configuring disk performance for Dataflow jobs. Users can leverage new pipeline options to specify desired disk performance, applicable to Java, Python, and Go SDKs.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine MIGs support GA for resize requests
Compute Engine's managed instance groups (MIGs) now support creating instances all at once via resize requests, which is now generally available. This feature allows for more efficient scaling of instance groups. This enhancement is relevant for users managing groups of Compute Engine instances.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-gke ·
Cluster Toolkit v1.93.0: GKE H4D blueprints, ML Diagnostics, Slurm HA
Cluster Toolkit v1.93.0 is now available, featuring new example blueprints for GKE H4D deployments with flex-start provisioning and ML Diagnostics. This release also includes a Slurm High Availability controller script and upgrades Slurm images to Rocky Linux 9. The update targets users deploying on Google Kubernetes Engine and managing HPC workloads.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee X Maintenance Update Details
Apigee X instances configured for maintenance windows are receiving updates starting June 18th, 2026. Instances below version 1-17-0-apigee-9 with preferred maintenance windows will be updated automatically within 7-21 days, with a notification to follow. Certain DNS misconfigurations or removed Java libraries may exempt instances from this update.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
API Gateway runtime architecture update
Google Cloud's API Gateway is updating its runtime architecture to enhance integration with GCP services. While core features remain unaffected, status code mappings for gRPC APIs have changed, and 4xx client-side quota failures will now result in rejected requests. This update applies to all API Gateway users and is rolling out over four weeks.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.35.200-gke.66 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.35.200-gke.66 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release addresses multiple critical issues, including vulnerabilities, node taint/label persistence problems, etcd pod initialization failures, and control plane certificate rotation stalls. The update also improves resiliency for API errors during the machine initialization phase. Users planning to upgrade should verify storage vendor compatibility and be aware of the typical 7-14 day rollout period for API clients.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware: Firewall Allowlist Update
Starting with version 1.33.0-gke.799, Google Distributed Cloud software only for VMware requires adding 'us.gcr.io' to your firewall allowlist. This change is necessary for creating or upgrading advanced clusters. Users managing advanced clusters on this platform need to implement this network configuration update.
announcement - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpdeprecationengineergcp-cloud-run ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.37.0: New Resources & Deprecations
Terraform Google Provider version 7.37.0 introduces several new data sources and resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Chronicle, Migration Center, and Vertex AI. It also includes numerous improvements and bug fixes across various GCP services. Notably, this release deprecates certain fields in Cloud Run v2 and Cloud Security Compliance resources, signaling upcoming API changes and prompting users to adopt new fields like 'parent' instead of 'organization'.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.14.6 release
Apigee hybrid has released version v1.14.6, which includes various security and CVE fixes. This patch release ensures container images are integrated with Helm charts for seamless upgrades. The release is available now for new installations and upgrades.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine changes default CUD scope to billing account
Compute Engine has changed the default scope for resource-based committed use discounts from Project to Billing account. This enables CUDs to be shared across all projects within a billing account, potentially reducing costs for users with multiple projects. The change applies to billing accounts created on or after June 16, 2026, and to older accounts with no active resource-based commitments by that date. Accounts with existing active commitments will retain their current scope.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Envoy Compressor Filter GA
The Envoy Compressor Filter is now generally available in the rapid release channel for Cloud Service Mesh. This change ensures full support for EnvoyFilter compressor configurations. Engineers and architects managing service meshes should review their configurations for compatibility.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Cluster Version Updates and Security Enhancements
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, offering updated features and security patches. These updates are crucial for users seeking the latest GKE capabilities and improved security posture through updated Container-Optimized OS images. Users should review the available versions for their specific channel and consider upgrading to benefit from cumulative security fixes. Several older versions are also being deprecated in the Extended channel, with removal scheduled within 90 days.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Cloud Service Mesh Releases Security Updates
Managed Cloud Service Mesh has released new sidecar versions for its rapid, regular, and stable channels, addressing a security vulnerability CVE-2026-035. These updates are rolling out progressively. The security proxy for Gateway API on GKE is also being updated across all managed release channels.
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