Managed Service for Apache Spark GA with Version 3.0
Google Cloud announces the General Availability of Managed Service for Apache Spark cluster image version 3.0, offering optimized images for various operating systems and a machine learning variant. These new images include updated core components like Apache Hadoop 3.5.0 and Java 21, designed to enhance security by reducing CVE exposure. The release also includes subminor updates for version 2.3, providing more options for users seeking to meet security compliance requirements.
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- Managed Service for Apache Spark
Announcing the General Availability (GA) release of Managed Service for Apache Spark cluster image version 3.0 , as follows: 3.0.0-debian13 , 3.0.0-ml-ubuntu24 , 3.0.0-rocky9 , and 3.0.0-ubuntu24 . The 3.0.0-ml-ubuntu24 image extends the 3.0 base image with ML-specific libraries. Image version 3.0 is a lightweight image that contains the following pre-installed core components, reducing exposure to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs): Apache Hadoop 3.5.0. Apache Hive 4.2.0 Apache Spark 4.1.2 Apache Tez 0.10.5 Cloud Storage Connector 3.1.13 Conscrypt 2.6 Java 21 Python 3.12 R 4.5 Scala
- Managed Service for Apache Spark
New Managed Service for Apache Spark (formerly Dataproc on Compute Engine) subminor cluster image versions : 2.3.34-debian12, 2.3.34-ml-ubuntu22, 2.3.34-rocky9, 2.3.34-ubuntu22, 2.3.34-ubuntu22-arm 3.0.0-debian13, 3.0.0-ml-ubuntu24, 3.0.0-rocky9, 3.0.0-ubuntu24
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#July_15_2026
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