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 330 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpgaengineer ·
Network Connectivity Center Gateway is now Generally Available
Google Cloud's Network Connectivity Center (NCC) Gateway is now generally available, allowing integration with third-party security functions like Security Service Edge (SSE) for cross-cloud traffic. This feature enhances secure connections for remote workforces to various application environments, including Google Cloud, on-premises, and other clouds. It also facilitates secure access to public applications via partners such as Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access.
feature - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·
Apigee X release includes security fix and observability metrics
Apigee X version 1-17-0-apigee-9 is now available, featuring a security fix for server-side request forgery and enhanced observability metrics for OpenTelemetry trace exports. This release benefits users by hardening security and improving monitoring capabilities. The update is rolling out globally and may take several days to complete across all zones.
security patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps UDM fields indicate data enrichment status
Google SecOps now visually indicates whether UDM fields are enriched with additional context. This new enrichment feature helps users understand the source and added value of data within their security operations platform. All users managing security data in Google SecOps are affected.
feature - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgaengineer ·
Terraform Provider Google v7.36.0 Adds New Resources and Improvements
HashiCorp's Terraform Provider Google v7.36.0 introduces several new data sources and resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Apigee and BigQuery IAM. It also enhances existing resources like `google_container_cluster` and `google_data_catalog_tag_template` with new fields and capabilities. This release addresses multiple bugs across services such as Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and Vertex AI, improving overall stability and usability for infrastructure management. These updates are generally available and benefit engineers and architects managing GCP resources.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Cloud Workstations: Easier Configuration Creation
Google Cloud Workstations has optimized its configuration creation page in the Cloud console for speed and ease of use. New features include selectable machine presets, consolidated essential settings, and automatic provisioning of pending clusters. These enhancements benefit users who frequently create or manage workstation configurations by streamlining the setup process.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpga ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform integrates Anthropic Claude 5
Anthropic's Claude 5 model is now available through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform's Model Garden. This integration allows developers to leverage advanced AI capabilities within the platform. Claude 5 is available for general use.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM: UDM fields show enrichment status
Google SecOps SIEM now visually indicates whether User Data Model (UDM) fields are enriched or unenriched using new 'E' or 'U' icons. This feature helps users understand the origin of data and the additional context provided by Google SecOps. It applies to all UDM fields within the SIEM. More details are available in the "Viewing events" documentation.
feature - Google Cloud release notes awsgcpgaengineer ·
Compute Engine C4D machine series now supports Hyperdisk Balanced HA disks
The C4D machine series in Compute Engine now generally supports Hyperdisk Balanced High Availability (HA) disks. This integration enhances disk availability and performance for workloads running on these machine types. This feature is now generally available, impacting users of the C4D machine series who require robust storage solutions.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineermedia ·
Vertex AI Search adds new query filtering capabilities
Vertex AI Search has introduced two new preview features for its Feature Agent Search: prefix and partial matching for query filters, and an EXISTS filter. These enhancements allow for more flexible and precise scoping of search results, impacting users performing custom, website, or media searches. Both features are currently in Public Preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection: Object Type infoType detector availability expanded
The OBJECT_TYPE/PERSON/SIGNATURE infoType detector for Sensitive Data Protection is now available in global regions and specific multi-regions including Asia, Europe, and the US. This expansion allows more users to leverage this sensitive data detection capability. Engineers and architects working with sensitive data in these regions will benefit from the enhanced availability.
feature - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpgaarchitect ·
Network Intelligence Center Cloud Network Insights reaches GA
Cloud Network Insights, part of Google Cloud's Network Intelligence Center, is now generally available. This feature helps monitor network and web application performance across hybrid and multicloud environments, aiding in issue diagnosis with visualization tools. The release includes Compute Engine VM Monitoring Points deployed via Terraform and support for running Connectivity Tests directly within Cloud Network Insights.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineerfinance ·
Cloud Billing data export to BigQuery now supports FOCUS spec in Preview
Google Cloud Billing now offers data export to BigQuery supporting the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS) in Preview. This feature aims to provide consistent cost and usage datasets, benefiting FinOps professionals and engineers managing cloud spend. The export includes FOCUS columns up to version 1.2, with detailed documentation available.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Security Patch Releases Address Vulnerability
Multiple patch versions of Cloud Service Mesh (1.28.7-asm.4, 1.27.9-asm.5, and 1.26.8-asm.11) are now available, each containing a fix for security vulnerability GCP-2026-035. These releases update the underlying Envoy proxy versions and are relevant for users running in-cluster Cloud Service Mesh. A previously announced rollout has been stopped and will be superseded by a new release including these patches.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes awsazuregcpdatabrickssnowflakegaengineer ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL managed buffer pool now GA
Cloud SQL for MySQL's managed buffer pool feature has reached General Availability. This feature helps prevent out-of-memory errors by dynamically reducing the innodb_buffer_pool_size when memory is constrained. It is now available for all users of Cloud SQL for MySQL.
feature - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·
Cloud Trace supports regional endpoints
The Cloud Trace API now supports regional endpoints, offering improved performance and data locality. This change benefits users who need to manage trace data within specific geographic regions for compliance or latency reasons. The v1 and v2 REST API references detail the available endpoints.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewengineer ·
BigQuery adds Gemini, JDBC driver, and cost controls
BigQuery is rolling out several new features and enhancements, including Gemini Cloud Assist for data lineage and query scheduling, a GA JDBC driver for Java applications, and token-based cost management for generative AI functions. IAM deny policies are also now generally available. These updates affect data engineers, developers, and architects using BigQuery, with some features currently in preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes dataawsgcpgaengineer ·
NetApp Volumes Backup for ONTAP Mode GA
Backup capabilities for NetApp Volumes running ONTAP mode are now generally available. This enhancement allows users to protect their ONTAP data more effectively within Google Cloud. The feature is available now for all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpgaarchitect ·
App Hub GA for Memorystore resources
App Hub now supports Memorystore resources in general availability. This expansion allows users to integrate Memorystore into their application resource management and governance within App Hub. The feature is now production-ready for all users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS Update Includes Numerous Linux Kernel Security Fixes
This release of Google's Container Optimized OS (COS) addresses a significant number of security vulnerabilities within the Linux kernel, including multiple CVEs. These fixes are critical for maintaining the security posture of containerized workloads running on GCP. The update applies to all users of Container Optimized OS, with specific versions for Kernel, Docker, Containerd, and GPU drivers noted.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.16.5 release
Google Cloud released an updated version of Apigee hybrid, v1.16.5, on June 8, 2026. This patch release includes various security and CVE fixes. Users can upgrade via Helm charts, which automatically update container images, simplifying the process.
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