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 833 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR documentation portal improved
Google SecOps SOAR has updated its documentation portal navigation to be more user-centric, organizing sections around security operations workflows rather than product silos. This change aims to make finding help easier for users by providing a more logical path through the documentation. The update includes new tabs for support and use cases, with content updates scheduled for later phases.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM improves documentation navigation
Google SecOps SIEM has updated its documentation portal with a user-centric navigation structure, reorganizing content around security operations stages like Discover, Detect, and Automate. This change aims to simplify finding relevant information and includes new Support and Use Cases tabs. Content modifications are planned for future releases, with this update focused solely on navigation.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaarchitect ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform adds Provisioned Throughput features
The Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform now offers several new features for Provisioned Throughput, including the ability to change, schedule, and split orders. These enhancements provide more control and flexibility for managing throughput resources. The features are now generally available to all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Documentation Portal Redesigned
Google SecOps has updated its documentation portal navigation to be more user-centric, reorganizing sections around security operations workflows like Discover, Administer, and Automate. This change aims to make finding help easier for users by moving away from product silos. A new Support tab and Use cases tab have also been added, though content-level modifications are planned for later phases.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine GA: Cancel future reservations and control MIG autohealing
Compute Engine is now generally available with two new features for users. You can cancel future reservation requests to avoid unexpected charges and use health checks in managed instance groups (MIGs) to monitor application health without triggering repairs. These updates affect users managing compute resources and applications on Google Cloud.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securityazuregcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Updates
Google SecOps Marketplace has introduced new actions and enhancements for several security tools, including Palo Alto Cortex XDR, CyberArk PAM, and Siemplify. These updates aim to improve file handling, credential management, and alert processing for security operations teams. Specific improvements include refactored code for Google Cloud Compute actions and updated authentication for FireEye Helix and ETP, enhancing security workflows. The changes are available in their respective tool versions.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Improved Percona XtraBackup migration, larger system tablespace
Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports specifying multiple data files for Percona XtraBackup physical file migrations, removing the default naming requirement. This change also enables larger system tablespace files, exceeding 16TB. These enhancements benefit engineers migrating large MySQL instances to Cloud SQL.
patch - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineer ·
Cortex Framework 7.0.0-preview.2.1 Released
Cortex Framework version 7.0.0-preview.2.1 has been released to public preview. This update includes a fix for an issue with table settings path resolution. The change addresses a configuration problem affecting users of this preview version.
patch announcement - 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 ·
Bare Metal Solution adds Privileged Access Manager for LUN eviction
Google Cloud's Bare Metal Solution now supports Privileged Access Manager (PAM) for the critical LUN eviction operation. This enhancement provides temporary elevated access, allowing users to safely and permanently delete storage resources. The feature is available now and requires configuration within PAM.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise adds data store, action support in preview
Gemini Enterprise is now available in Public Preview with a new data store for searching and interacting with projects using natural language. Additionally, support for new actions across several third-party data stores, including Airtable and Zoho, is also in preview. These updates enhance Gemini Enterprise's capabilities for end users by allowing more complex interactions with connected data sources and project management tools.
feature - 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 gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Pre-upgrade readiness check in preview
A new precheck feature for Cloud SQL for MySQL allows users to assess upgrade readiness before a major version upgrade. This capability analyzes instances for incompatibilities and identifies issues requiring resolution prior to the upgrade. The feature is currently in preview and aims to streamline the upgrade process for database administrators.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Simba ODBC Driver Updated
An updated version of the Simba ODBC driver for BigQuery has been released. This update provides a newer driver version for improved compatibility and functionality when connecting to BigQuery. It is available now for all users.
patch - Google Cloud release notes analyticsgcpgaarchitect ·
Oracle Database@Google Cloud Console Visibility
Oracle Database@Google Cloud now offers visibility into GoldenGate deployments, connections, and assignments within the Google Cloud console. This enhancement allows users to manage these components directly through the console, improving operational efficiency. This feature is now Generally Available to all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaengineer ·
Agent Assist integrates with Salesforce, Twilio, Nice CXone, Genesys
Agent Assist now integrates with Salesforce, offering UI module integrations for chat and voice. The feature also extends voice integrations to Twilio Flex, Nice CXone, and Genesys CX Cloud. This expansion aims to enhance customer service capabilities for businesses using these platforms. The integrations are available now.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineermedia ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service: Numerous Bug Fixes
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service has released a series of bug fixes addressing critical issues within its platform. These fixes resolve problems related to campaign continuity, call routing, agent assignment accuracy, and data reporting discrepancies. The updates are relevant for administrators and engineers managing contact center operations on Google Cloud.
patch - 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 aigcpengineer ·
Gemini for VS Code: Bug Fixes
Gemini for VS Code has received several bug fixes and minor enhancements. These updates aim to improve the overall user experience and stability of the AI coding assistant within the VS Code environment. The fixes are now available to all users.
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