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 infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware 1.33.1000-gke.59 Released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware 1.33.1000-gke.59 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.33.11-gke.100. This release includes vulnerability fixes and addresses an issue preventing patch releases for the VMware software-only edition. The update is available for download, with rollout to GKE On-Prem API clients taking 7-14 days.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.33.1000-gke.59 Released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.33.1000-gke.59 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.33.11-gke.100. This release addresses vulnerabilities and resolves a critical CA rotation failure issue for self-managing clusters, which previously could render them unmanageable. Users must upgrade to this version before performing CA rotation to prevent disruption.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Cloud Workstations adds CASFS for ABFS, includes Data Agent Toolkit
Google Cloud Workstations now includes the Content-Addressable Storage File System (CASFS) kernel module, enabling Android Build File System (ABFS) execution. Additionally, the Data Agent Toolkit Extension is pre-installed in Code OSS for Cloud Workstations. These changes enhance development capabilities, particularly for Android builds, and provide immediate access to data agent tools for users of Code OSS within Cloud Workstations.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes compliancegcpgapreviewengineermediagcp-looker ·
Looker 26.12 Rolls Out with New Features and Bug Fixes
Looker 26.12 is rolling out with significant updates, including new features like FIPS 140-3 compliance support and a preview of Table Row Grouping. Several bug fixes address issues ranging from TypeError crashes and access control problems to visualization rendering and API call errors. The release also makes the KPI Visualization preview enabled by default and the Increased Row Limit feature generally available, impacting users of Looker (original) instances.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineergcp-spanner ·
Spanner conversational analytics agent in Gemini Enterprise now in preview
Google Cloud Spanner is now integrated with Gemini Enterprise to allow publishing conversational analytics agents. This feature is currently in preview. It aims to enhance how users interact with and derive insights from their Spanner data. This update is relevant for users leveraging Spanner for data storage and looking to integrate AI-powered analytics.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Data Transfer Service and Data Agent Kit extension now in Preview
BigQuery's Data Transfer Service now supports transferring metadata from PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server to Knowledge Catalog, enhancing data discovery. Additionally, a new Data Agent Kit extension for IDEs allows direct interaction with BigQuery resources, including browsing datasets and running queries. Both features are currently in preview, offering early access to these capabilities for users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform retires preview models
Google Cloud is retiring several preview Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform models, including 2.5 Flash, 2.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.1 Flash-Lite. This change affects users who were experimenting with these specific preview versions, as their endpoints are no longer accessible. Users are advised to migrate to the latest Google models, with migration guidance available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Armor Adds ModSecurity CRS 4.22 Support
Google Cloud Armor now supports ModSecurity Core Rule Set (CRS) 4.22 as a preconfigured rule source. This enhancement improves Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities for customers managing security rules. The feature is now Generally Available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Updates
The Google SecOps Marketplace has released updates across several components. FileUtilities now supports .7z archives, enhancing data extraction capabilities. Google Threat Intelligence has fixed widget rendering issues by properly escaping HTML script tags. Finally, Google Chronicle improves case and alert synchronization by addressing verification handling for external IDs. These updates primarily impact security operations teams and engineers managing security workflows.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery: Simba ODBC Driver Update and Multi-Level Aggregation Preview
Google Cloud has released an updated Simba ODBC driver for BigQuery and introduced multi-level aggregation in GoogleSQL, now in preview. This enhancement allows for more complex data analysis by enabling aggregate functions within other aggregate functions. The new driver and preview feature are available to BigQuery users, with the aggregation feature requiring preview enablement.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL adds Solr external search preview
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL now supports Apache Solr via the external_search_fdw extension in a preview release. This allows direct querying of Solr cluster data from within the database. The feature is available to AlloyDB users and enables hybrid transactional and analytical processing by integrating search capabilities.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awspreviewengineer ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine adds JetStream for disaster recovery
Google Cloud VMware Engine now supports JetStream for disaster recovery configuration, allowing users to set up a recovery site for on-premises VMware applications or protect workloads within Google Cloud. This feature is currently in preview and offers flexible deployment options for recovery sites. It enables users to protect their VMware workloads across different locations.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineer ·
Network Intelligence Center adds SNI-aware connectivity tests for Proxy NLB
The Network Intelligence Center's Connectivity Tests feature now supports analyzing Proxy Network Load Balancers configured with Server Name Indication (SNI) routing. This enhancement provides deeper insights into TLS traffic handling for these specific load balancer configurations. The update is available now for users managing Proxy Network Load Balancers with SNI routing.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsgapreviewengineergcp-gkegcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine C4N machine series now generally available
Google Cloud's network-optimized C4N machine series, powered by 5th gen Intel Xeon processors, is now generally available for Compute Engine and GKE. These instances are designed for demanding network and storage workloads, offering high throughput and packet processing. C4N instances support up to 400 Gbps network bandwidth and 1M IOPS with Hyperdisk Extreme, with options ranging from 2 to 192 vCPUs.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancecompliancegcpengineer ·
Secure Source Manager EU VPAT/WCAG 2.2 Compliance
Google Cloud's Secure Source Manager has achieved compliance with EU VPAT and WCAG 2.2 standards. This update ensures enhanced accessibility and usability for users, particularly within the European Union. The compliance is now generally available for all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaengineermedia ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform: Feature Memory Bank Updates
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform's Feature Memory Bank now supports the gemini-embedding-2 model for similarity search, requiring specific global or regional endpoints. The IngestEvents API is now generally available, allowing continuous content streaming and configurable memory generation triggers. This GA release introduces features for carrying over context, configuring memory revisions, and attaching metadata to memories.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-run ·
Cloud Run sandboxes for untrusted code execution
Cloud Run now offers sandboxed environments for executing untrusted code, enhancing security for AI-generated code. This feature is currently in Preview, providing a fast and secure isolated execution space. Engineers working with AI agents or needing to run arbitrary code will benefit from this new capability.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpgaengineer ·
Network Security Integration: Broker Mode and Security Profiles GA
Google Cloud's Network Security Integration now offers broker mode and project-level security profiles in General Availability. Broker mode mirrors GENEVE-encapsulated packets for analysis with added metadata, while security profiles enhance network protection. Access to broker mode requires contacting your Google account team, and it's not available to all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Cloud NGFW: Project-level resources and Envoy proxy protection
Cloud NGFW now supports project-level resources for application layer inspection, simplifying management for firewalls, security profiles, and endpoint configurations. Additionally, network firewall policies can now restrict traffic to managed Envoy proxies within proxy-only subnets, enhancing security for internal load balancers. These features are now generally available and benefit security engineers and architects managing cloud network security.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewengineer ·
Google Cloud CCaaS prerelease notes: New features and fixes
Google Cloud announced prerelease notes for its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform. Key new functionality includes Direct Access Points for routing chat conversations directly to queues via API configuration, bypassing default routing logic. The release also addresses numerous bugs, improving agent desktop performance, voicemail handling, reporting accuracy, and integrations with Salesforce. These updates are expected to benefit engineers and architects managing contact center operations on Google Cloud.
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