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
- Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragagcp-bigquerygcp-dataprocgcp-firestore ·
Terraform Provider for Google Cloud v7.39.0: New Resources and Compute Enhancements
Terraform provider for Google Cloud has released version 7.39.0, introducing numerous new resources across services like Agent Registry, Artifact Registry, and Compute Engine. Notable improvements include migrating core compute resources to direct HTTP, enhancing instance group management with health check policies, and adding container runtime configuration options. This update is relevant for engineers and architects managing Google Cloud infrastructure via Terraform.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
GKE Version Updates and Deprecations
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) has released new cluster versions and updated default versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels. These updates provide users with newer Kubernetes features and bug fixes, while also deprecating older versions that will be removed within 90 days. The changes affect users managing GKE clusters, particularly those creating new clusters or performing manual upgrades, and are subject to rollout progress.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK v18.9.2 for Android Released
reCAPTCHA Mobile SDK version 18.9.2 is now available for Android. This update focuses on addressing minor bugs within the SDK. The release is immediately available to Android developers using the reCAPTCHA service.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Assured Open Source Software Free Tier Updates
Google Cloud's Assured Open Source Software free tier has been updated with new curated binaries for Go, Java, and Python languages. This aims to provide developers with more reliable and verified open-source components. The update is available now and benefits developers using these languages on Google Cloud.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Security Command Center adds Assured Open Source Software premium tier
The Assured Open Source Software premium tier for Security Command Center now offers an updated list of curated binaries for Go, Java, and Python. This enhancement aims to improve the security posture of open-source software used within Google Cloud environments. It is relevant for developers and security professionals working with these languages on GCP.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityawsazuregcpengineermedia ·
Google SecOps SIEM Updates Supported Parsers
Google SecOps SIEM has updated its list of supported default parsers to include new security log sources and data types. This update aims to improve the ingestion and analysis capabilities for various security products and services. The changes are being rolled out gradually over one to four days across regions, affecting users who rely on these parsers for their security operations.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityawsazuregcpengineermedia ·
Google SecOps Adds Support for New Parsers and Log Types
Google SecOps has updated its list of supported default parsers and introduced support for new log types. This expansion aims to enhance security data ingestion and analysis capabilities for a wider range of security products and services. The updates will be reflected in regions over one to four days and are relevant to security analysts and engineers managing cloud security infrastructure.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine version updates and deprecations
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) has released new versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, with updated defaults and availability for cluster creation and upgrades. Several older GKE versions are now deprecated and will be removed within 90 days, impacting users running these specific minor versions. Users are advised to review the updated version lists and plan their upgrades accordingly.
security patch - 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 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 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 aiengineer ·
Gemini: Bug fixes and enhancements for VS Code
Gemini has released updates addressing various bug fixes and minor product enhancements within its VS Code integration. These updates aim to improve stability and user experience for developers using Gemini in their VS Code environment. The specific scope and impact of the fixes are detailed in the release notes.
patch - 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.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aiengineer ·
Gemini for IntelliJ: Bug Fixes and Enhancements
Gemini for IntelliJ has received updates addressing various bugs and introducing minor product enhancements. These improvements aim to stabilize the developer experience and offer small quality-of-life upgrades. This patch is applicable to all users of Gemini for IntelliJ.
patch - 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 aigcpengineer ·
Gemini updates
This release includes various bug fixes and minor product enhancements for Gemini. These updates aim to improve the overall stability and user experience. The fixes are now available.
patch - 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 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.
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