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 832 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.34.700-gke.93 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.34.700-gke.93 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.34.7-gke.200. This update removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying instead on native Kubernetes CEL rules for volume snapshot validation. The release also includes fixes for reported vulnerabilities, though it may take 7-14 days for full availability across GKE On-Prem API clients.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aipreview ·
Gemini Enterprise: Unauthenticated Custom MCP Server Data Stores (Preview)
Gemini Enterprise now supports unauthenticated Custom MCP Server data stores, allowing connections to MCP servers that do not require authentication. This feature is currently in Public Preview and is useful for engineers setting up custom MCP server data stores without authentication requirements.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineergcp-looker ·
Looker Security Advisory: Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
A critical Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Looker could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts by tricking an administrator into opening a malicious URL. This affects both Looker-hosted and self-hosted instances. Looker-hosted instances are already mitigated, while self-hosted instances require an urgent update to patched versions.
security - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineergcp-dataproc ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.41.0: New Resources and Enhancements
HashiCorp has released version 7.41.0 of the Terraform Google Provider, introducing several new resources, including those for Chronicle environments and Compute Engine network firewall policies. The update also brings significant improvements to existing services like Access Context Manager, Certificate Manager, and Cloud SQL, enhancing their manageability through Terraform. These changes benefit platform engineers and architects managing GCP infrastructure, offering expanded capabilities for security, networking, and AI services, with some AI-related resources now generally available.
feature patch - Google Cloud Blog bloginfragcpgaengineergcp-cloud-storagegcp-composer ·
Checkout.com Migrates to Google Cloud Composer 3 for Improved Data Orchestration
Checkout.com migrated from a self-managed Apache Airflow environment to Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Airflow (Gen 3) to reduce operational overhead and enhance data pipeline reliability. This move offloads infrastructure maintenance, enabling dynamic scaling, cost reductions, and faster developer workflows, ultimately freeing up engineering time for innovation. The migration affects data engineering teams managing orchestration and pipeline development.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcpengineergovernmentenergy ·
Google commits $40M to boost AI for scientific discovery in Genesis Mission
Google is committing $40 million in AI tokens and cloud credits to accelerate scientific research as part of the White House's Genesis Mission. This initiative provides Department of Energy National Laboratories with access to frontier AI tools like AlphaEvolve, AlphaFold 3, and Gemini for Government. The goal is to leverage AI to double the pace of American scientific discovery, with early results showing significant time savings and expanded research capabilities for scientists.
announcement feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise updates: Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash removal
Gemini Enterprise now offers Gemini 3.6 Flash in the global region, accessible after administrators enable the feature toggle. This new model is also integrated into Agent Designer workflows, with updates propagating within a day. Concurrently, Gemini 3.5 Flash will be removed from the global region in Gemini Enterprise on August 4, 2026, impacting users of specific editions.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineer ·
VPC Flow Logs Add App Hub Labels
Google Cloud VPC Flow Logs now include application-specific labels for resources registered with App Hub. This enhancement allows for more granular application monitoring and cost allocation within your network infrastructure. The feature is available for App Hub workloads and services.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh: Envoy Lua Filter in Preview
The Envoy Lua Filter is now available as a preview feature within the stable release channel for Cloud Service Mesh. This enhancement allows for greater customization and programmability of service mesh traffic management. It is available for users who want to extend Envoy's capabilities with custom Lua scripts.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Tasks adds task-level retry parameters and batch operations in preview
Cloud Tasks is now available in Preview with support for setting task-level retry parameters, allowing overrides to queue-level configurations. Users can also create and delete batches of tasks, offering more granular control and efficiency. This feature is aimed at developers and architects managing asynchronous workloads within Google Cloud.
feature - Google Cloud Blog bloggovernancegcpengineergovernmentgcp-bigquery ·
Google Cloud IAM Conditions for Fine-Grained Access Control
Google Cloud IAM now offers conditions to enforce the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) beyond resource or service binding limitations. These conditions, written in Common Expression Language (CEL), allow administrators to restrict broad IAM roles to specific operations, APIs, or even timeframes. This hardening of access management is particularly beneficial for service accounts managing resources and for controlling access to specific MCP servers, impacting engineers and architects responsible for security.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineergcp-compute-engine ·
GCP Compute Engine MIGs support VM repair in alternate zones
Regional Managed Instance Groups (MIGs) in Google Compute Engine now support configuring VMs for repair in an alternate zone. This feature enhances application resiliency and resource availability by providing a fallback for VM repairs. It is now generally available and documented for users needing improved fault tolerance.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Secret Manager Auth for Data API
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now supports authenticating with Secret Manager for Data API executeSql calls. This allows storing database passwords securely in regional secrets instead of direct transmission. This feature benefits engineers and architects managing database credentials, enabling more secure access to Cloud SQL instances via its Data API.
feature - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcppreviewengineer ·
AlloyDB boosts pgvector HNSW vector search speed by 4x
AlloyDB introduces columnar engine accelerated HNSW for pgvector, achieving up to 4x higher queries per second (QPS) for vector search compared to standard PostgreSQL. This enhancement is crucial for enterprise AI applications that require maximizing QPS without sacrificing search accuracy. The feature is now available in preview for demanding workloads and requires no application code changes.
feature patch - Google Cloud Blog blogsecuritygcpgapreviewengineergovernment ·
CodeMender preview: AI-powered code vulnerability scanning and remediation
Google Cloud is releasing CodeMender, a managed code security agent, in preview. This tool uses AI to scan for and automatically remediate software vulnerabilities, aiming to reduce security risks and speed up remediation. It is designed for security teams and developers working with various programming languages and integrates with CI/CD workflows. Availability is currently in preview, with wider access planned.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Secret Manager Authentication for Data API
Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports authentication using Secret Manager for the Data API's executeSql method. This allows storing database credentials securely in Secret Manager, enhancing security for programmatic database access. This feature is available for users executing SQL statements via the Data API, with documentation available for further details.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Binary Authorization adds post-quantum cryptography support
Binary Authorization now supports keys using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms like ML-DSA-65. This enhancement provides long-term security against future quantum computer threats. Users can now generate PQC key pairs and create attestors, with detailed instructions available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aisecuritygcpengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection: SWITZERLAND_PASSPORT infoType now in all regions
The SWITZERLAND_PASSPORT infoType detector for Sensitive Data Protection is now available globally. This enhances the tool's capability to identify sensitive Swiss passport information across all supported regions. Users previously limited by regional availability can now leverage this detector universally for data scanning and protection efforts.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Lakehouse adds SAP BDC integration
BigQuery's Lakehouse for Apache Iceberg now supports integration with SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) in preview, enabling cross-cloud data sharing and querying. This allows users to synchronize data, query SAP tables directly from BigQuery, and publish BigQuery data products to SAP Datasphere. The integration impacts engineers and architects working with SAP and Google Cloud data platforms, with a known issue affecting Data Products containing special characters.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationarchitectgcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 Released
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying on native Kubernetes CEL rules for validation. Users should verify storage vendor compatibility and be aware that full availability via GKE On-Prem API clients may take up to two weeks.
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