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 infragcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-compute-enginegcp-composer ·
Cloud SDK 578.0.0: Database Migration default change, AlloyDB backup DR GA, BigQuery improvements
The Cloud SDK 578.0.0 release introduces breaking changes, notably making the `--auto-commit` flag the default for database migration operations and promoting AlloyDB Backup DR restore flags to GA. Key enhancements include BigQuery improvements like force deletion for connections and fixed configuration reading, along with updates to Cloud Run, Compute Engine, and Secret Manager commands. This release affects users of various Google Cloud services, with some changes requiring explicit action to maintain previous behavior.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Cloud NGFW: WildFire feature temporarily removed due to outage risk
Cloud NGFW is temporarily removing the WildFire feature. Enabling WildFire in an existing firewall endpoint risks a temporary data plane outage, affecting existing traffic. This removal impacts users attempting to enable WildFire on established firewall endpoints.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform: Image Models Retired
The Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform has retired the gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview and gemini-3-pro-image-preview models. Users must update their code to reference alternative image models to avoid disruption. This change affects users of these specific preview models.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes infragcp-compute-engine ·
Batch: Jobs restricted to job's location
Google Cloud Batch will enforce stricter location policies for Compute Engine resources used by jobs. Starting July 31, 2026 (or June 30, 2027 for some existing projects), new jobs cannot specify Compute Engine resources outside the job's location. This change requires users to update any jobs using the `allowedLocations[]` field to align with the job's region, otherwise, existing jobs might fail after the respective dates. No action is needed if `allowedLocations[]` is not specified.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpgapreviewdeprecationsecurity-advisoryengineergcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-dataprocgcp-compute-enginegcp-looker ·
Cloud SDK 576.0.0: BigLake, GKE, Compute Engine updates
Cloud SDK version 576.0.0 introduces several feature promotions to GA, including BigLake Delta sharing commands and GKE rollbackable upgrades, alongside numerous enhancements across Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and other services. A breaking change updates gcloud storage rsync to decompress gzip files by default, impacting users who previously relied on the default behavior. Linux bundled Python was updated to address a security vulnerability, and a performance regression in Artifact Registry was fixed. Most changes are applicable to engineers and architects managing Google Cloud resources.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: New image versions, Iceberg, and Spark optimizations
New subminor image versions for Managed Service for Apache Spark have been released, impacting Conda channel configurations until August 2026. These new versions introduce Iceberg 1.10 support for Dataproc 2.3 clusters and enable Spark skewed-join and self-join optimizations by default. Users creating clusters with the new subminor versions must specify exact subminor versions and can opt-in to Iceberg 1.10 via a cluster property.
breaking announcement - 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 aigcpgapreviewengineergcp-bigquerygcp-looker ·
Looker 26.10: Model Localization, Dashboard Layouts, and Enhanced AI Features
Looker 26.10 introduces several new features and enhancements, including model localization for imported projects and the ability to preserve dashboard layouts on smaller screens. It also expands AI capabilities with updates to the Gemini Expression Assistant and Conversational Analytics. These updates are rolling out starting June 22, 2026, with some features available in preview and others generally available, impacting content creators, administrators, and embedded users.
breaking feature patch 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 - Google Cloud release notes aigcpdeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Discontinues Gemini 2.0 Flash Models
Gemini 2.0 Flash and Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, including model serving and Provisioned Throughput, are discontinued and no longer available. Users should migrate to Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Gemma 4, or newer Gemini releases. This change affects users currently relying on these older Gemini model versions for their agent platforms.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Secure Source Manager removes legacy SSH algorithms for enhanced security
Secure Source Manager has removed support for several legacy and insecure SSH algorithms to enhance security and address vulnerabilities. Clients must now support modern algorithms like curve25519-sha256 for key exchange and chacha20-poly1305 for ciphers to connect via SSH. Users with outdated SSH clients may be unable to connect and are advised to update.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes datagovernanceawsgcp-cloud-storage ·
Cloud Storage Lifecycle Management to Delete Empty Folders
Starting August 26, 2026, Cloud Storage will automatically delete empty folders in buckets with hierarchical namespace enabled when they meet Object Lifecycle Management conditions. This change impacts users managing object lifecycles who rely on empty folders remaining intact. The update aims to simplify data cleanup and reduce storage costs for hierarchical namespace buckets.
breaking - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineergcp-dataprocgcp-compute-engine ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: Shuffle Partition Config Type Change
Google Cloud has updated the Managed Service for Apache Spark, formerly Dataproc on Compute Engine, by changing the configuration type for Spark shuffle partitions from integer to string for versions 2.2.82+ and 2.3.30+. This change requires users programmatically setting this configuration to update their code to use string literals for compatibility. Users setting the configuration via command-line, properties files, or Spark SQL commands are unaffected. This adjustment impacts specific subminor cluster image versions and aims to ensure consistent configuration handling.
breaking announcement - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcp-bigquery ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.30.0: New resources, improvements, and bug fixes
Terraform Google Provider version 7.30.0 introduces new resources for Data Lineage, Artifact Registry, and Document AI, alongside significant improvements across services like BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Compute Engine. A breaking change affects the Apigee provider, requiring the 'name' field for `google_apigee_env_keystore`. These updates provide enhanced capabilities and stability for managing GCP resources via Terraform, impacting users across various GCP services.
breaking feature patch announcement - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpengineergcp-dataproc ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.27.0: New features and breaking changes
This release of the Terraform Google Provider introduces several new data sources and resources, including support for Google Discovery Engine and Chronicle dashboards. It also includes improvements to compute, container, and dataproc resources, alongside bug fixes for permadiffs and panics. A breaking change requires the `weekly_maintenance_windows` field to be set for `google_lustre_instance` resources, impacting users of Lustre instances.
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