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 datagcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL default version updated
Cloud SQL for MySQL now defaults to minor version 8.0.45 for its MySQL 8.0 instances. This update ensures users benefit from the latest features and fixes available in this minor version. Existing and new instances using MySQL 8.0 will be affected.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineerhealthcare ·
Google Cloud Contact Center: Agent Assist Hub replaces Knowledge Assist
Google Cloud is replacing the Knowledge Assist panel in Agent Desktop with a new Agent Assist Hub panel, which includes a functionally equivalent Knowledge Assist module. This change affects agents currently signed in, requiring them to sign out and back in for the module to function correctly post-update. The update is expected in early Q3 2026 and requires no customer configuration, only agent awareness of the sign-out/sign-in procedure if issues arise.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Private Service Connect for replicas and DR
Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports Private Service Connect for outbound connectivity on read replica instances and instances utilizing advanced disaster recovery features. This enhancement improves network security and management for these specific instance types. The feature is available for instances requiring switchover and failover operations.
patch - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for SQL Server Adds Private Service Connect Support
Cloud SQL for SQL Server now supports Private Service Connect for outbound connectivity, including read replicas, instances with advanced disaster recovery features, and primary instances with replicas. This enhancement improves network security and management for SQL Server workloads on Google Cloud. It applies to all users managing these specific instance configurations.
patch - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Private Service Connect Outbound
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now supports Private Service Connect for outbound connectivity on read replica instances and instances with advanced disaster recovery. This enhancement improves secure connectivity for replicated and failover-enabled databases. The feature is available for instances utilizing these specific configurations.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow Release Notes
A new release for Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Airflow has begun rolling out, including an upgrade to the apache-airflow-providers-google package to version 22.1.0. This release introduces new Airflow builds for both Gen 3 and Gen 2 environments. Several older Managed Airflow versions and builds have also reached their end of support.
deprecation patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Agent Platform Workbench adds Python 3.12 support
Agent Platform Workbench now supports Python 3.12 for custom container builds, offering a newer runtime environment. This feature is particularly relevant for developers building specialized Agent Platform Workbench instances. The Python 3.12 base containers are available for immediate use.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise GA in India and Singapore
Gemini Enterprise is now generally available in India and Singapore, supporting at-rest data residency and machine learning processing within these regions. This enables the use of the latest Gemini 3.5 Flash model with in-region capabilities for enterprise users. Access requires an allowlist, obtainable by contacting your Google account team, with certain regional limitations applying.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud NAT Private NAT adds IPv6 to IPv4 translation (Preview)
Google Cloud is previewing a new feature for Cloud NAT Private NAT that enables IPv6 to IPv4 network address translation. This capability, known as NAT64, will allow services using IPv6 to communicate with IPv4-only endpoints. This preview is available now for users to test.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery enables query routing by principal
BigQuery now allows routing queries to specific reservations based on the identity of the job executor. This feature provides granular control over resource allocation and query performance for different users or service accounts. It is available for all BigQuery users who manage reservations and jobs.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewengineermediagcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK 575.0.0 Adds Agent Registry, AlloyDB Failover, and More
The Cloud SDK has been updated to version 575.0.0, introducing new features and enhancements across various Google Cloud services. Key additions include management for Agent Registry resources, support for cross-region failover in AlloyDB, and improvements to Cloud Run, Compute Engine, and Kubernetes Engine commands. These updates provide developers with more granular control and capabilities when interacting with Google Cloud services.
patch - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection detects file sensitivity labels
Sensitive Data Protection can now detect Google Drive and Microsoft sensitivity labels, enhancing data governance. This feature allows users to identify sensitive files based on existing organizational policies. It is now available for configuration, with detailed instructions provided in the documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Node.js to Cloud Run migration in preview
A new preview feature allows migrating App Engine flexible environment Node.js applications to Cloud Run using the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command. This capability aims to simplify the transition to Cloud Run for existing App Engine users. The feature is currently in preview, requiring users to consult documentation for detailed migration steps.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps Unified Rules Interface Enters Public Preview
Google SecOps has launched a new unified rules interface in public preview, consolidating custom and curated rule management into a single workflow. This feature aims to optimize detection engineering through a redesigned dashboard, advanced rule editor, and expanded API capabilities for streamlined deployment and troubleshooting. Users can opt to revert to the legacy experience.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Ruby to Cloud Run migration preview
The `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command now supports migrating App Engine flexible environment Ruby applications to Cloud Run. This feature is currently in preview and allows users to deploy existing Ruby applications to Cloud Run. More information can be found in the official documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible environment custom runtimes support for Cloud Run
Custom runtimes for App Engine flexible environment now support deployment to Cloud Run via the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command. This feature is currently in Preview, allowing users to migrate existing App Engine applications to Cloud Run with improved flexibility. More details are available in the official documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infranetworkinggcpengineergcp-compute-engine ·
VPC General Availability for Private Service Connect Interfaces
Google Cloud's Virtual Private Cloud is now generally available for connecting Compute Engine instances to RDMA network profiles via multiple Private Service Connect interfaces. This enhancement allows single instances to establish more robust connections to Falcon VPC networks. The feature is available for all users, with documentation provided for setup.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM: Unified Rules Interface in Public Preview
Google SecOps SIEM has introduced a new unified rules interface, now available in public preview. This feature streamlines detection engineering by consolidating custom and curated rule management into a single workflow with a redesigned dashboard, advanced editor, and expanded API. The new interface aims to optimize rule deployment and troubleshooting for security engineers and architects, while the legacy experience remains accessible.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible .NET to Cloud Run migration preview
Google Cloud is previewing a feature to migrate existing .NET applications from App Engine flexible environment to Cloud Run. This migration is facilitated by the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command, simplifying the transition for developers. The command is currently available in a preview stage, and detailed instructions can be found in the provided documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Python to Cloud Run migration in preview
A new feature allows deploying App Engine flexible environment Python applications to Cloud Run. This migration capability is currently in preview, enabling users to transition their existing applications to a more flexible serving environment. The process can be initiated using the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command.
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