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Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.

Tracking 331 GCP releases · Updated

  • Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineer ·

    App Engine standard Ruby to Cloud Run migration support

    The App Engine Migration hub now supports migrating services from the standard Ruby environment to Cloud Run. This feature offers cost-saving recommendations during the migration process. It is available in preview for users looking to modernize their App Engine applications.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·

    App Engine standard Python: Migrate to Cloud Run

    App Engine standard environment Python users can now leverage the App Engine Migration hub to move services to Cloud Run. This feature also offers cost-saving recommendations for the migration. This is available as a preview, with more details provided in the documentation on deploying an App Engine app to Cloud Run.

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  • Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpgapreviewengineer ·

    Cloud Load Balancing Zonal Affinity GA

    Zonal affinity for internal passthrough Network Load Balancers is now generally available after a preview period. This feature enhances network performance and reliability for specific workloads. It is now available for production use by all users of Cloud Load Balancing.

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  • Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineer ·

    App Engine standard Java migration to Cloud Run announced

    App Engine standard environment Java now supports migration to Cloud Run via the App Engine Migration Hub. This feature aids in cost savings and streamlines application deployment. It is currently available as a preview and applies to Java applications on App Engine standard. Additional documentation is available.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·

    App Engine standard PHP: Migrate to Cloud Run

    App Engine standard environment PHP now integrates with the App Engine Migration Hub for migrating services to Cloud Run. This feature also offers cost-saving recommendations to optimize deployments. The capability is available as a preview and is intended for developers managing App Engine applications.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·

    App Engine standard Node.js migration to Cloud Run

    App Engine Migration Hub now supports migrating Node.js services from the standard environment to Cloud Run. This feature aims to reduce costs by providing optimization recommendations. This is currently available as a preview and targets engineers and architects managing App Engine applications.

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  • Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineer ·

    App Engine Standard Go Migration to Cloud Run Preview

    The App Engine Migration hub now supports migrating services from the standard Go environment to Cloud Run, also offering cost-saving recommendations. This feature is available as a preview, with detailed deployment guidance provided in the documentation. Engineers managing App Engine standard Go applications are the primary audience for this update.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·

    Secret Manager integrates with Agent Development Kit

    Secret Manager and Parameter Manager now integrate with the Agent Development Kit (ADK) for secure runtime retrieval of secrets and parameters. This enhancement prevents sensitive credentials from being exposed within LLM contexts or conversation histories, enhancing security for AI development. The integration is available now, offering improved credential management for developers building with the ADK.

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  • Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·

    Oracle Database@Google Cloud adds GoldenGate support

    Oracle Database@Google Cloud now supports Oracle Cloud Infrastructure GoldenGate, allowing users to create deployments and connections for data replication and transformation between systems. This new capability is now Generally Available. This enhancement is for Oracle Database users operating on Google Cloud.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpgadeprecationengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise Deprecates NotebookLM Enterprise, Podcast API

    Gemini Enterprise is deprecating NotebookLM Enterprise and the Podcast API. This deprecation means no new customers will be allowlisted for the Podcast API, which was previously GA with allowlist. This change affects users of these specific Gemini Enterprise features.

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  • Google Cloud release notes dataaigcpgapreviewengineer ·

    BigQuery Enhances Query Execution and Python UDFs

    BigQuery can now re-execute queries to proactively detect performance or correctness regressions at no extra cost. Python User-Defined Functions (UDFs) are now generally available, allowing integration with PyPI libraries and external services. Additionally, a new AI.AGG function is available in preview for semantic aggregation of unstructured data using natural language.

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  • Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragapreview ·

    Terraform Google Provider v7.33.0: New Resources and Compute Migrations

    HashiCorp's Terraform Google Provider has released version 7.33.0, introducing several new resources including data sources for logging views and Apigee data collectors. Multiple compute resources have been migrated to use direct HTTP calls instead of client libraries, potentially improving performance and reliability. This release addresses various bugs across services like Apigee, BigQuery, and Compute Engine, enhancing the stability for infrastructure management. The updates are primarily relevant to engineers and architects managing Google Cloud resources via Terraform.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreview ·

    Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform Updates

    Google Cloud announces several new features for its Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, including the general availability of Gemini 3.5 Flash and public previews for agent revisions, traffic splitting, Skill Registry, and a Managed Agents API. These updates aim to improve agent development, deployment, and management for enterprise users. Most features are in preview, with Gemini 3.5 Flash now generally available, impacting developers and architects building AI-powered agents.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineerfinance ·

    Google Cloud CCaaS 4.30: New Features and Numerous Bug Fixes

    Google Cloud CCaaS version 4.30 introduces several new features, including the ability to skip IVR greetings, advanced call scheduling enabled by default in the headless SDK, and a new queue status endpoint for real-time operational data. The update aims to enhance contact center efficiency and provide better insights to administrators and voice AI systems. Additionally, the release includes a significant number of bug fixes addressing issues with message display, ticket ownership, agent adapter errors, chat history, and call routing, benefiting all users of the platform.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise Updates: Crossbeam, Gemini 3.5 Flash, and NotebookLM

    Gemini Enterprise now supports connecting Crossbeam data stores in public preview and offers Gemini 3.5 Flash in general availability across multiple regions. NotebookLM Enterprise also gains GA for creating slide decks and infographics. These updates benefit Gemini Enterprise users, offering enhanced data integration and improved AI model access, alongside new content generation capabilities in NotebookLM.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Config Connector 1.151.0 adds Alpha resources, new fields

    Config Connector version 1.151.0 introduces new Alpha resources, including CloudDeployAutomation and VertexAIDataLabelingJob, enhancing deployment and AI capabilities. Several fields were added or updated for MemorystoreInstance, providing more control over backups and replication. Bug fixes for BigQueryDataTransferConfig and ContainerCluster improve stability and resource management. This release is for users managing GCP resources via Kubernetes.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aiawsengineer ·

    Cloud Load Balancing: Google tag gateway for advertisers

    Google Cloud now offers a Google tag gateway for advertisers, enabling website owners to manage and deploy Google tags via Cloud Load Balancing. This feature routes measurement traffic through your domain using a global external Application Load Balancer, enhancing data accuracy for advertising campaign optimization. It is now available for use, with detailed information provided in the documentation.

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  • Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreview ·

    GCP VPC: Org Policy Custom Constraints GA, Peering Deletion Cancel Preview

    Google Cloud's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) now offers General Availability for Organization Policy Service custom constraints, enabling finer control over VPC resources as of December 19, 2023. Additionally, a new preview feature allows users to cancel pending deletion requests for VPC Network Peering connections in consensus mode. These updates enhance resource management and operational flexibility for GCP users managing network configurations.

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  • Google Cloud release notes governancegcpgaarchitect ·

    Oracle Database@Google Cloud Adds Autonomous Data Guard

    Oracle Database@Google Cloud now supports Autonomous Data Guard for local peer databases, bringing enhanced disaster recovery capabilities to users. This feature is now Generally Available, offering production-ready disaster recovery for Oracle databases hosted within Google Cloud. The enhancement is relevant for Oracle database administrators and architects managing critical workloads on Google Cloud.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreview ·

    Certificate Manager (2nd gen) reaches Preview

    Google Cloud's Certificate Manager (2nd gen) is now available in Preview. This update provides a unified control plane for managing and automating certificates across an organization. It is accessible to users interested in advanced certificate management capabilities.

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