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Tracking 832 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-looker ·
Looker adds release channels for managing update cadence
Looker (Google Cloud core) has introduced release channels in preview, offering users control over their update cadence with Rapid, Regular, and 'No channel' options. This allows for early access to new features in the Rapid channel, which is excluded from the SLA, or balanced stability in the Regular channel. The feature is aimed at users who want to manage their Looker update frequency and access new capabilities.
feature announcement - 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 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 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 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 - 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 securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Remote Agents v2.6.7 Released
Google SecOps SOAR Remote Agents version 2.6.7 has been released. This update focuses on stability through minor bug fixes. The release is now available for use by security operations teams.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.90 Available
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.90, which is now available in all regions. This update likely includes improvements or fixes for the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. The release is for all users of Google SecOps SOAR.
announcement - 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 aigcpengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform SLA Administrative Correction
An administrative correction has been made to the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform's Online Inference API Service Level Agreement (SLA). This correction addresses a clerical issue, ensuring accuracy in the SLA documentation. The change is effective immediately and applies to all users of the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform's Online Inference API.
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