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 gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Parameterized Secure Views in Preview
Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports parameterized secure views, allowing for dynamic data access management within a single view definition. This enhancement simplifies the creation of flexible views that can cater to multiple queries and user roles without needing separate static definitions. The feature requires Cloud SQL for MySQL 8.0.43 or later with a specific maintenance version and is currently in preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-gke ·
Cluster Toolkit v1.96.0 adds Confidential VM support, CMEK, vulnerability warnings
Cluster Toolkit v1.96.0 now supports G4 Confidential VMs with Blackwell GPUs and customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) for storage. It also introduces warnings for GKE version vulnerabilities and allows custom environment variables via the --env flag in gcluster job submit. These updates benefit users of GKE and Confidential VMs, offering enhanced security and configuration flexibility.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Security Advisory and New Features Announced
A critical security vulnerability allowing unauthorized permission escalation in BigQuery, Dataform, and Colab Enterprise has been addressed. Additionally, the BigQuery Overview page is now generally available, offering guided paths for all skill levels, and incremental data transfers for Salesforce are also GA. These updates impact users of BigQuery and related services, with the security fix being paramount.
security feature - Google Cloud release notes infra ·
Managed Airflow: Airflow web server memory requirement increased
Managed Service for Apache Airflow (Gen 3) now requires at least 3 GB of memory for the Airflow web server in Airflow 2.11.1 builds. This change is intended to prevent intermittent out-of-memory errors. Users with existing environments may need to adjust their web server memory configuration, especially those using the default Small preset.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineerhealthcaregcp-compute-engine ·
SAP Certified M4N Machine Types on Google Cloud
Google Cloud has announced SAP certifications for its new M4N memory-optimized machine types. These are suitable for SAP HANA scale-up and SAP NetWeaver workloads on the Intel Emerald Rapids CPU platform. Engineers and architects working with SAP on Google Cloud should review the specific certifications for HANA and NetWeaver.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineermedia ·
Google SecOps Publisher Agent v2.7.0 Enhances HA and File Transfer
Google SecOps Publisher Agent has been updated to version 2.7.0, now available in all regions. This release introduces High Availability support for the publisher and enables file upload/download capabilities via playbooks and the SDK for agents on GCOM infrastructure. These enhancements aim to improve operational resilience and workflow flexibility for SecOps users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineermedia ·
Google SecOps SOAR Feature Publisher Agent v2.7.0 Released
Google SecOps SOAR Feature Publisher Agent version 2.7.0 is now available across all regions. This update provides the latest features for the Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platform. All users of Google SecOps SOAR can access this new version.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineerfinance ·
Cloud Billing Payment Status Page for Invoiced Accounts
Google Cloud Billing now offers a Payment status page for invoiced accounts, providing access to invoices and credit memos directly within the console. This new page replaces the previous Invoices page for these account types, offering a real-time, customizable view of financial standing. Self-service accounts continue to use the existing Invoices page.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.16.7 includes security fixes
Google Cloud has released Apigee hybrid v1.16.7, incorporating various security and CVE fixes. This patch release also includes updates to container images integrated with Apigee hybrid Helm charts. Users can upgrade via the Helm chart, which automatically updates the necessary images. The release is available now for users of Apigee hybrid.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.92
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.92, now available across all regions. This update signifies a standard release for the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can now access the latest improvements and fixes.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaarchitect ·
Network Connectivity Center spoke filters reach GA
Google Cloud's Network Connectivity Center now offers generally available feature include and exclude filters for hybrid spokes. These filters allow administrators to precisely control network traffic flow between spokes and the hub, enhancing network segmentation and security. This feature is available for all users managing hybrid cloud network configurations with NCC.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygovernancegcpengineer ·
Security Command Center: Data residency/encryption configurable
Security Command Center now allows modification of data residency and encryption settings for Premium and Standard tiers after initial activation. This change provides greater control over data handling and security configurations for organizations using the service. This update affects all users of Security Command Center, regardless of tier. Further details are available in the provided documentation link.
feature - 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 governancegcppreviewarchitect ·
Knowledge Catalog adds SQL Server and PostgreSQL connectors (Preview)
Knowledge Catalog now offers connectors for SQL Server and PostgreSQL, enabling automatic extraction and import of technical, operational, and business metadata from these sources. This feature, currently in preview, allows for scheduled metadata import jobs to keep the catalog up-to-date. It's intended for data engineers and architects managing data governance and cataloging efforts.
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.
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