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 infragcpengineer ·
Anthos Config Management Addresses Vulnerabilities
Anthos Config Management has released an update that addresses multiple Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) by updating its dependencies. The Open Telemetry image has been upgraded to version 0.152.0 to incorporate these crucial security fixes. This patch is recommended for all users of Anthos Config Management to maintain a secure environment. Full details of the changes can be found in the opentelemetry-collector-contrib changelog.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Cloud Deploy now uses Kubectl's Kustomize by default
Cloud Deploy has updated its default Kustomize behavior, now leveraging the Kustomize version embedded within Kubectl. This change affects users who deploy applications using Kustomize, offering a more consistent experience with the Kubectl toolchain. Explicit Kustomize versions can still be specified during release creation if needed.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow Release
Google Cloud has announced a new release for its Managed Service for Apache Airflow, rolling out new Airflow builds for both Gen 3 and Gen 2 environments. The release began on June 29, 2026, and is currently in progress across all regions. This update includes newer versions of Airflow, with specific build numbers provided for composer-3 and composer-2.x lines. Users should note that availability may vary by region as the rollout completes.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee Hybrid v1.15.5: Security Fixes and Patch Update
Apigee Hybrid has released version v1.15.5, a patch update that includes various security and CVE fixes. This release integrates container images with Apigee Hybrid Helm charts, simplifying upgrades for users. The update is available now and is relevant for all users of Apigee Hybrid.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
NetApp Volumes adds client-connected block volume deletion protection
NetApp Volumes now supports preventing the deletion of block volumes when clients are connected, a feature necessary for using the service with Google Cloud VMware Engine datastores. This enhancement ensures that volumes mounted as GCVE datastores cannot be accidentally deleted. The protection is available for both block and file volumes.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates Address Security and Features
This release of Container Optimized OS includes numerous package updates and security patches for the Linux kernel and various libraries. It introduces new features for GPU support and enhances existing components. The updates are relevant for users running workloads on Google Cloud Platform, particularly those utilizing containers and GPU instances.
security feature 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 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 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 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.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewgcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Java to Cloud Run migration preview
A new preview feature allows deploying existing App Engine flexible environment Java applications to Cloud Run using the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command. This capability aims to simplify migration paths for Java developers. It is currently available in preview, with more information provided in the official documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
App Engine flexible Go support for Cloud Run migration in preview
App Engine flexible environment Go applications can now be migrated to Cloud Run using the `gcloud beta app migrate-to-run` command. This preview feature allows users to deploy existing flexible environment Go apps to Cloud Run. Further details are available in the official documentation.
feature - 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 securityinfragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Cloud Service Mesh Security Patch Releases and Gateway API Update
Multiple patch releases for Cloud Service Mesh (versions 1.29.5-asm.5, 1.28.9-asm.4, and 1.27.9-asm.9) address security vulnerabilities including GCP-2026-045. Additionally, a new Security Proxy version (csm_mesh_proxy.csm_mesh_proxy.20260624e_RC01) for Gateway API on GKE clusters fixes vulnerabilities listed in GCP-2026-040. These updates are critical for maintaining the security posture of in-cluster Cloud Service Mesh deployments and GKE Gateway API users.
security - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-cloud-run ·
Cloud Run GA: Multi-region services and readiness probes
Cloud Run now offers General Availability (GA) for multi-region services with automated failover, improving availability for internal and external traffic. Additionally, HTTP and gRPC readiness probes for services are now GA. These features enhance service resilience and deployment control for developers using Cloud Run.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreview ·
Confidential VMs support Intel TDX on C3 machine types
Google Cloud Confidential VMs now support Intel TDX on C3-standard-*-lssd machine types, enhancing data security during processing. This feature is currently available in Preview, offering enhanced protection for sensitive workloads on specific machine types.
feature - 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 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.
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