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 331 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Database Migration Service supports Cloud SQL for SQL Server sources
Cloud Database Migration Service now offers dedicated support for Cloud SQL for SQL Server as a source in homogeneous SQL Server migrations. This enhancement simplifies migrations by automatically exporting backups and uploading them to Cloud Storage. The feature is now generally available and is relevant for engineers and architects migrating SQL Server databases to Cloud SQL.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Apigee Emulator v2.0.0 improves security and decouples releases
Apigee Emulator has been updated to version 2.0.0, independently versioned from Apigee hybrid for faster security updates. This release addresses 78 security vulnerabilities across various components, including Jackson Databind, SnakeYAML, Guava, and Go standard library. The updated emulator is available now and can be accessed via Google Artifact Registry, with instructions provided for updating VS Code Cloud Code settings.
security feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpga ·
Access Transparency with DNS Armor is GA
Google Cloud's Access Transparency is now generally available with DNS Armor. This feature helps customers maintain compliance and security by providing visibility into Google's access to customer data. It is now production-ready for all customers.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.35.100-gke.72 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.35.100-gke.72 is now available. This release runs on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400 and includes fixes for vulnerabilities. Users should check storage partner qualifications before upgrading.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Updates: Kernel, Drivers, and Security Fixes
Container Optimized OS (COS) has been updated with a new Linux kernel version (6.18.32) and numerous security patches, including fixes for CVE-2025-38584 and CVE-2026-43060. The update also introduces support for new NVIDIA driver branches and adds the `cos_kernel_args` tool for manipulating kernel command line arguments. These changes are relevant for users running workloads on Google Cloud's Container Optimized OS, particularly those utilizing GPUs.
security feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Security Command Center updates and deprecations
Google Cloud's Security Command Center has updated several compliance frameworks, including CIS Controls and ISO 27001. The Security Command Center Enterprise tier is being deprecated and will be shut down on May 21, 2027, with organizations automatically migrating to the Premium tier. New features, Artifact Guard and Risk Engine for Cloud Build, are now available in preview.
deprecation feature patch - Google Cloud release notes awsgaengineer ·
SAP on Google Cloud Agent for SAP v3.14 GA
Version 3.14 of Google Cloud's Agent for SAP is now generally available, introducing support for customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) during SAP HANA disk snapshot recovery. This update also includes logging and stability enhancements, along with minor bug fixes. This release impacts SAP users on Google Cloud needing enhanced data protection for recovery operations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcppreview ·
Secure Web Proxy now supports listening on all ports
Google Cloud's Secure Web Proxy can now be configured to listen on all ports (1-65535) when used as a next hop. This simplifies security policy enforcement for all outbound traffic by removing the need for manual port list management. The feature is currently in preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaarchitect ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware 1.35.100-gke.72 Released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware version 1.35.100-gke.72 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This update includes a fix for cluster health checks and diagnostics on non-advanced user clusters. Administrators should verify storage partner compatibility and be aware of a 7-14 day rollout period for API clients.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·
Cloud Asset Inventory adds new resource types
Google Cloud Asset Inventory now supports querying and exporting several new resource types, including Apigee security actions and KMS retired resources. This expansion allows for more comprehensive asset tracking and management within GCP environments. These updates are publicly available through existing APIs for all users.
feature - 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.
feature - 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.
feature - 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.
feature - 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.
feature - 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.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.16.4 includes container image fix
Apigee hybrid version v1.16.4 was released, addressing a bug where container images were missing. This patch release ensures proper image integration with Helm charts, simplifying upgrades for users. It is available for all users with an existing Apigee hybrid installation.
patch announcement - 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.
feature - 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.
feature - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpengineer ·
Apigee X: Model Armor response parsing fix
A new version of Apigee X (1-17-0-apigee-8) has been released with an update to Model Armor response parsing. This fix prevents policy failures when new fields are added to Model Armor responses. The rollout began today and may take several business days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.
patch announcement - 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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