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 819 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow: New Builds and Deprecations
Managed Airflow has released new builds for both Generation 3 and Generation 2, offering updated Apache Airflow versions. Concurrently, several older versions and builds across both generations have reached their end of support and are now deprecated. This impacts users on older Managed Airflow deployments who need to plan for upgrades.
deprecation patch - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
GKE Updates Include New Versions and Security Patches
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) has released new cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, enabling upgrades and new cluster creation. This update also incorporates security fixes through updated Container-Optimized OS images, enhancing system security for all users. Specific versions are being deprecated in the Extended channel, with removal scheduled within 90 days, requiring users to plan their upgrades accordingly.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes aipreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Apigee Advanced API Security GenAI Feature Deprecated
The GenAI Incident Summary feature within Apigee Advanced API Security's Abuse Detection is deprecated and will be shut down on July 9, 2026. This AI-powered tool provided automated summaries and mitigation advice for security incidents. Users relying on this feature should explore alternative solutions before the shutdown date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Cluster version updates and deprecations
Google Kubernetes Engine has updated cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels. This release introduces new versions for cluster creation and upgrades, while also deprecating older versions, which will be removed in 90 days or at end of support. These changes primarily affect users managing GKE clusters and their versioning strategies.
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 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 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 securitygcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR: siemAlertId Field Reservation
Effective July 5, 2026, Google SecOps SOAR will reserve the `siemAlertId` field exclusively for internal Chronicle SIEM alert IDs, overwriting any custom data. This change impacts all ingestion methods and requires users to migrate custom `siemAlertId` fields immediately to prevent data loss. Engineers and architects using SOAR for alert ingestion should update their configurations before the deadline.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps reserves siemAlertId field
Google SecOps will reserve the siemAlertId field for internal Chronicle SIEM alert IDs starting July 5, 2026. This change affects all ingestion methods and will overwrite any custom data in that field, potentially causing data loss. Users currently utilizing a custom siemAlertId field must migrate to a different field name to avoid issues.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes datagcpdeprecationarchitectgcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Table Explorer moves to Reference panel
BigQuery's Table Explorer functionality is migrating to the Reference panel. This change is scheduled for July 2026 or later. Users should consult the provided documentation for further details.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewdeprecationengineermediagcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-storagegcp-vertex-aigcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK 573.0.0: AI, Data Lineage, Compute Engine, and Networking updates
Cloud SDK version 573.0.0 introduces new AI capabilities, enhances data management tools like Data Lineage and Artifact Registry, and promotes several Compute Engine and Networking features to General Availability. Key additions include AI tuning job management and image streaming cache controls, alongside GA status for BigLake catalogs and Cloud Storage batch operations. This release impacts engineers and architects working with GCP services, with specific updates to Anthos Multi-Cloud and Kubernetes Engine.
breaking - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpdeprecationengineergcp-cloud-run ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.37.0: New Resources & Deprecations
Terraform Google Provider version 7.37.0 introduces several new data sources and resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Chronicle, Migration Center, and Vertex AI. It also includes numerous improvements and bug fixes across various GCP services. Notably, this release deprecates certain fields in Cloud Run v2 and Cloud Security Compliance resources, signaling upcoming API changes and prompting users to adopt new fields like 'parent' instead of 'organization'.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecationengineerfinance ·
Blockchain Node Engine enters limited support, plans shutdown
Google Cloud's Blockchain Node Engine will begin a limited support phase on June 15, 2026, disabling new node creation. Existing nodes will function until a final shutdown, with users recommended to migrate to Quicknode. A migration guide is available for assistance.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Cluster Version Updates and Security Enhancements
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, offering updated features and security patches. These updates are crucial for users seeking the latest GKE capabilities and improved security posture through updated Container-Optimized OS images. Users should review the available versions for their specific channel and consider upgrading to benefit from cumulative security fixes. Several older versions are also being deprecated in the Extended channel, with removal scheduled within 90 days.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securityazuredeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Connector Updates and Deprecations
Google SecOps Marketplace is deprecating several connectors, including Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender ATP, and Microsoft Graph Security, by March 30, 2027. These connectors will only receive critical bug fixes until then. Concurrently, updates have been made to the Google Chronicle connector for improved batch handling and monitoring, and various other connectors have received logic updates for error handling and minor fixes.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
GKE: Non-release channel clusters deprecated
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is deprecating the option to not enroll clusters in a release channel, effective June 14, 2027. This change impacts users managing clusters without a release channel, urging them to enroll before the removal date. After June 14, 2027, GKE will automatically enroll all remaining non-channel clusters into the Stable release channel.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK Updates Include AI, App Engine, and Networking Enhancements
This release of the Cloud SDK brings several updates, including AI model deployment fixes, Java SDK upgrades for App Engine, and new networking options. It also adds features for Cloud Workstations, Database Migration, and Kubernetes Engine. These changes affect developers and engineers working with Google Cloud services, with some features promoted to general availability.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecationgcp-gke ·
GKE Updates Cluster Versions and Deprecates Older Releases
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for the Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, enabling upgrades and new cluster creation. Several older versions are being deprecated and will be removed within 90 days, requiring users to upgrade to avoid potential issues. This update impacts GKE users managing cluster lifecycles and versioning across different release channels.
security feature patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpdeprecationengineer ·
GCP Data Catalog service deprecated, Knowledge Catalog unaffected
Google Cloud's Data Catalog service will be deprecated starting June 1, 2026, with potential disruptions to API access. Knowledge Catalog, formerly Dataplex Catalog, is not impacted by this change. Users are advised to migrate to Knowledge Catalog before the deprecation date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-cloud-rungcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Cloud SDK 571.0.0: AlloyDB labels, Dataproc confidential compute, BigLake beta
Cloud SDK version 571.0.0 includes new features for AlloyDB, Dataproc, and BigLake, along with updates to Cloud Storage and Compute Engine. Notably, AlloyDB now supports instance labels, Dataproc offers more control over confidential compute, and BigLake hive tables are promoted to beta. These changes benefit users managing cloud resources, particularly those working with data services and confidential computing environments. The release also includes several other minor enhancements and bug fixes.
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