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 829 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
Dataform Workflows Gain Access to Bigtable, Drive, Knowledge Catalog
Dataform workflows can now access Bigtable, Google Drive, and Knowledge Catalog using user credentials. This feature simplifies data integration and management by extending workflow capabilities. It is primarily relevant for data engineers and architects managing complex data pipelines. Extended access options are currently available in preview.
feature - 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 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 datagcpengineer ·
Bigtable adds hot backups and backup management in Studio
Google Cloud Bigtable now supports creating hot backups and modifying all existing backups directly within Bigtable Studio. This enhancement provides more flexible and integrated backup management capabilities for users. The new functionality is available now for all Bigtable users.
feature - 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 datagcpengineer ·
Data Studio: Report editors can enable viewer-initiated data refresh
Data Studio report editors can now give viewers the ability to manually refresh report data. This feature allows viewers to right-click a component or use the report's three-dot menu to update data, ensuring they are working with the most current information. This enhancement is now available for report editors to configure.
feature - 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 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 datagcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
Sensitive Data Protection fixes BigQuery timestamp bug
Sensitive Data Protection has resolved a bug where some BigQuery table data profiles incorrectly showed a 1970 timestamp instead of NULL for non-expiring tables. This fix ensures accurate expiration time representation in saved table data profiles. The issue affected exports generated between July 2025 and June 2026, and new exports will now display correct timestamps.
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 datagcpgaengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for SQL Server: Customer-managed encryption key support for enhanced backups is GA
Customer-managed encryption key (CMEK) support for enhanced backups in Cloud SQL for SQL Server is now generally available. This feature allows enhanced protection for CMEK-enabled Cloud SQL instances using Google Cloud Backup and DR Service. The update is relevant for users managing sensitive data in Cloud SQL for SQL Server instances.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Data Transfer Service supports Oracle MySQL metadata
The BigQuery Data Transfer Service can now transfer metadata from Oracle MySQL into Knowledge Catalog. This enhancement is currently in Preview, allowing users to integrate their Oracle MySQL data sources for better cataloging and discovery. This feature primarily benefits data engineers and architects managing diverse data environments.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
Bigtable Studio Explorer Enhanced Search
Bigtable Studio's explorer now supports searching for all resources except authorized views and column families. This enhancement allows users to more efficiently locate and manage their Bigtable data. It is available for all Bigtable users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcp ·
Oracle Database@Google Cloud Expands to Osaka Region
Oracle Database@Google Cloud has added support for the asia-northeast2 (Osaka, Japan) region. This expansion is available for Exadata Database Service on Exascale infrastructure and Base Database Service. This feature enhances Oracle's hybrid cloud offerings by bringing database services closer to users in Japan.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL integrates with Knowledge Catalog
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL's integration with Knowledge Catalog is now generally available, offering a unified metadata view for data governance and analysis. This feature provides near real-time synchronization and enriched metadata, such as key constraints. The integration simplifies managing and understanding AlloyDB data within the Knowledge Catalog environment.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-cloud-storage ·
Cloud Storage: Delete temporary source objects during composite object creation
Cloud Storage now allows deletion of temporary source objects after they are composed into a new object. This feature streamlines workflows by automating the cleanup of intermediate data, benefiting users who frequently create composite objects.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpdeprecationarchitectgcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Table Explorer moves to Reference panel
BigQuery's Table Explorer functionality is migrating to the Reference panel. This change is scheduled for July 2026 or later. Users should consult the provided documentation for further details.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: Sub-minor version rollout delayed
Google Cloud is delaying the rollout of new sub-minor versions for Managed Service for Apache Spark, formerly Dataproc on Compute Engine. These updates, which remove pre-configured channels, will now begin on June 22, 2026, instead of the originally scheduled June 15, 2026. This change affects users who rely on the latest Spark versions and their associated configurations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Parameterized Secure Views in Preview
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now supports Parameterized Secure Views (PSVs) to enhance application security with natural language queries. This new feature, currently in preview, aims to help secure sensitive data accessed through these query methods. Developers building applications that leverage natural language querying on PostgreSQL databases should be aware of this upcoming capability.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineermediagcp-dataflow ·
Dataflow enhances streaming pipeline updates
Dataflow has expanded its streaming pipeline update capabilities with features like automated stop-and-replace, parallel updates under the same job name, and auto-cancellation of draining jobs. These enhancements allow for more robust and flexible management of streaming jobs, impacting engineers and architects responsible for data pipelines. The update strategy configuration and template upsert functionality offer improved control and automation for pipeline deployments.
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