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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 330 GCP releases · Updated

  • Google Cloud release notes gcpengineer ·

    SAP on Google Cloud: RHEL 10.0 Certified for SAP HANA/NetWeaver

    Google Cloud has announced SAP certification for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10.0. This new certification enables SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver deployments on Google Cloud using the latest RHEL version. This announcement impacts SAP customers running their workloads on Google Cloud who may want to leverage RHEL 10.0.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationarchitect ·

    Google Cloud VMware Engine: CUD Pricing Changes

    Google Cloud VMware Engine is updating its committed use discount (CUD) policies. Post-paid 3-year CUDs purchased after May 31, 2026, will terminate on October 15, 2028, and 3-year pre-paid CUDs are no longer available. These changes affect customers using these specific discount structures for Google Cloud VMware Engine.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineer ·

    Gemini Enterprise updates: Agent Designer migration, Canvas editing

    Gemini Enterprise has automatically migrated Agent Designer agents to Gemini 3.5 Flash, requiring no user action. Additionally, a new Canvas feature allows users to create and edit AI-generated documents and presentations within the Gemini Enterprise web app, which is currently in public preview. This enhancement is available after an administrator enables the feature, offering direct export to various formats like Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

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  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·

    Google SecOps: Manage access to preview features rolled back

    The "Manage access to preview features" functionality within Google SecOps has been rolled back. This change means users can no longer control granular access to preview features through this specific mechanism. It impacts security operations teams and administrators who were using this feature to manage their preview environment.

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  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.87

    Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.87, currently rolling out to initial regions. This update addresses internal and customer-reported bugs. Engineers and architects managing security operations platforms should monitor deployment status in their specific regions.

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  • Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·

    Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.86 Available

    Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.86, which is now available in all regions. This update brings a new version of the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can access the latest features and improvements by updating to this version.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Apigee hybrid v1.15.4 includes security fixes and upgrade guidance

    Google Cloud released Apigee hybrid version 1.15.4 on May 30, 2026. This patch release incorporates various security and CVE fixes, enhancing the platform's robustness. Upgrading to this version is recommended for all users to benefit from the security improvements and the latest integrated container images.

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  • Google Cloud release notes gcpengineermedia ·

    Apigee X: UI Updates and DataCapture Policy Enhancement

    Google Cloud has released an updated Apigee UI with new features for managing Spaces directly within the interface. Additionally, the DataCapture policy now supports EventFlow, allowing extraction of data from server-sent event streams like LLM responses. These updates primarily affect engineers and architects managing API policies and data flows within Apigee X.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewdeprecationengineer ·

    Managed Service for Apache Spark adds Confidential Computing options

    Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Spark now supports specific Confidential Computing technologies like AMD SEV, SEV-SNP, and Intel TDX through new flags and API fields. This offers enhanced security for sensitive workloads. The older generic '--enable-confidential-compute' flag is deprecated but remains functional, defaulting to AMD SEV for existing configurations. This update is relevant for users managing Spark clusters on Google Cloud who require advanced security features.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    Cloud Workstations: Base Image Updates and RubyMine Enhancements

    Google Cloud Workstations has updated its base images with the Antigravity CLI and Container-Optimized OS 129 LTS. A new JetBrains RubyMine image now uses a custom gem directory. These changes primarily impact developers using Cloud Workstations, particularly those working with Ruby.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·

    GKE: Workload Identity timeouts, Gateway TLS auth

    Workloads using Workload Identity in GKE 1.35+ may encounter transient timeouts connecting to the metadata server after node startup. A new feature adds backend authenticated TLS support for Gateway-originated connections to Pods and InferencePools in specific GatewayClasses. Users experiencing connection issues should consult the provided documentation for recommendations and workarounds.

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  • Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·

    Error Reporting API Regional Endpoints Announced

    Google Cloud's Error Reporting API now has publicly documented regional endpoints. This announcement provides engineers and architects with the necessary information to optimize API calls for specific regions. Developers using the Error Reporting API should consult the REST reference for available regional endpoint details.

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  • Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·

    Cloud Logging API Regional Endpoints Now Documented

    Cloud Logging has announced that the available regional endpoints for its API are now documented on the REST reference pages. This change clarifies how developers can interact with the service regionally. This information is relevant for engineers and architects building applications that utilize Cloud Logging. The documentation is available now, with an example provided for the projects.locations.buckets.list method.

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  • 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.

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  • Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·

    Cloud Trace Regional Endpoints for Observability and Telemetry APIs

    Cloud Trace has announced the availability of regional endpoints for its Observability API and Telemetry API. This update allows users to access these APIs within specific geographic regions, which can improve latency and data residency compliance. Engineers and architects using Cloud Trace for distributed tracing should consult the REST reference pages for details on these endpoints.

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  • Google Cloud release notes datagovernanceaws ·

    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.

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  • Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineer ·

    Terraform Google Provider v7.34.0: New Resources and Enhancements

    Terraform Google Provider v7.34.0 introduces several new resources, including data sources for compute service attachments and Oracle GoldenGate environments, alongside new resources for configuration deployment and Dialogflow. Key enhancements include added fields for Bigtable instances, CES guardrails, Compute subnetworks, and SSL policies, plus improved support for resource identity management in IAM and project resources. These updates benefit users managing Google Cloud infrastructure via Terraform, offering expanded configuration options and bug fixes for existing resources.

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  • Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineer ·

    Google Distributed Cloud for VMware 1.34.500-gke.108 Released

    Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for VMware 1.34.500-gke.108 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.34.7-gke.200. This release includes fixes for several critical issues, including those impacting cluster upgrades, provisioning, and diagnostic commands. Users should verify third-party storage compatibility and note the typical 7-14 day delay for API client availability after release.

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  • Google Cloud release notes datagcpsnowflakegapreviewengineer ·

    Looker 26.8 Enhancements: CI GA, Conversational Analytics, In-Database Models

    Looker 26.8 introduces several new features and enhancements, including the general availability of Continuous Integration (CI) and expanded support for Conversational Analytics. Notably, it now integrates with in-database analytic models for BigQuery and Snowflake connections, enabling consistent semantic definitions across tools. Many new capabilities, such as granular dashboard sizing, enhanced observability, agentic workflows, and publishable conversational agents, are available in preview.

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  • Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·

    Google Cloud Contact Center AI advanced reporting dashboards v4.22

    Google Cloud has released version 4.22 of its Contact Center AI advanced reporting dashboards. This update introduces a new Location filter, expands filtering options, renames several tiles for clarity, and adds new metrics like Total Failed and Avg Current Sentiment Score. These enhancements benefit contact center administrators and analysts by providing more granular insights into performance and agent activity.

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