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 securitygcpsecurity-advisoryengineer ·
Container Optimized OS updates kernel, drivers, and security fixes
Container Optimized OS has released several updates across multiple versions, including kernel upgrades, GPU driver support, and various package updates. These changes address numerous security vulnerabilities, such as CVEs in the Linux kernel and in packages like pyjwt and urllib3. Users of Container Optimized OS should review these updates to ensure their systems are patched against known security risks.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.89
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.89, now rolling out to initial regions. This update focuses on internal and customer-reported bug fixes. Customers using Google SecOps SOAR should note the phased regional rollout of this patch.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR 6.3.88 Release
Google SecOps SOAR version 6.3.88 has been released and is available globally. This update introduces no specific new features or major changes but ensures the platform is up-to-date. The release is available for all regions.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infradeprecation ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Cluster Version Updates and Security Enhancements
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions for Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels, offering updated features and security patches. These updates are crucial for users seeking the latest GKE capabilities and improved security posture through updated Container-Optimized OS images. Users should review the available versions for their specific channel and consider upgrading to benefit from cumulative security fixes. Several older versions are also being deprecated in the Extended channel, with removal scheduled within 90 days.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps adds SIEM case search and async APIs
Google SecOps now integrates SIEM Search with case and case history analysis, enabling security teams to correlate security telemetry and case details in one interface. It also introduces asynchronous Search APIs for large datasets, allowing non-blocking, long-running queries. These updates streamline incident response and improve application responsiveness for security analysts and developers working with large security datasets.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM adds asynchronous search APIs
Google SecOps SIEM now supports asynchronous search APIs for large datasets, enabling long-running queries without blocking applications. This feature allows for non-blocking searches with operation IDs, handling up to 1 million results from various data sources like UDM events and ECG, and provides paginated results for efficient retrieval. This is ideal for users performing extensive data analysis within their security operations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service 4.40 Release
Google Cloud has released version 4.40 of its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). This update includes several bug fixes, addressing issues with Salesforce integrations, reporting dashboards, attachment visibility, call transfers, audio file uploads, agent logouts, and user uploads. The timing of the update varies based on individual deployment schedules.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·
Cloud Monitoring: Process metrics retention extended to 24 months
Cloud Monitoring has extended the data retention period for agent.googleapis.com/processes metrics to 24 months. This change provides users with longer historical data for process monitoring, which is beneficial for long-term trend analysis and debugging. The update applies to all users of Cloud Monitoring and is effective immediately.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center AI updates: New filters, real-time metrics, CRM links
Google Cloud's Contact Center AI (CCAI) has introduced several new features, including child queue filtering for dashboards and explores, and new real-time agent and queue metrics. Users can now link directly to CSAT scores in their CRM from CCAI dashboards, and several dashboards have been updated with new metrics and filters. These enhancements benefit contact center managers and analysts by providing deeper insights and improved workflow efficiency.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpga ·
Google Cloud VMware Engine adds Mexico City region
The VMware Engine ve2 node type for Google Cloud VMware Engine is now available in the Mexico City region. This expansion provides users with a new geographic option for deploying their VMware environments on Google Cloud. This is a general availability announcement for the new region.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace: Attach Playbook to Alert Action Updated
Google SecOps Marketplace has refactored the code for the 'Attach Playbook to Alert' action in Siemplify, version 109.0. This update aims to improve internal code structure without introducing new user-facing functionality. The change affects users who utilize this specific action within their security playbooks.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityazuredeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Connector Updates and Deprecations
Google SecOps Marketplace is deprecating several connectors, including Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender ATP, and Microsoft Graph Security, by March 30, 2027. These connectors will only receive critical bug fixes until then. Concurrently, updates have been made to the Google Chronicle connector for improved batch handling and monitoring, and various other connectors have received logic updates for error handling and minor fixes.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaarchitect ·
Agent Assist Proactive Knowledge Assist V2 now generally available
Google Cloud's Agent Assist now offers Proactive Knowledge Assist V2 in General Availability. This update provides enhanced context for rich search, multiple suggested queries, and finer control over triggering events. It's designed for developers and architects building customer service applications.
patch - Google Cloud release notes aigaengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise: Gemini 3.5 Flash feature toggle removed June 2026
The Gemini 3.5 Flash feature management toggle will be removed on June 16, 2026. This impacts all regions and is a correction to a previously announced date. Users relying on this toggle for feature management should plan accordingly before the removal date.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes networkinggcpprevieweolengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh 1.29.4-asm.0 Released, Support for 1.26 Deprecated
Cloud Service Mesh has released version 1.29.4-asm.0, incorporating features from Istio 1.29.4 and Envoy v1.37.4-dev. This update introduces a list of unsupported environment variables, labels, and annotations, detailing specific configurations that will not function. Additionally, in-cluster Cloud Service Mesh version 1.26 is now out of support, impacting users who have not upgraded. This announcement affects users of Cloud Service Mesh, particularly those managing in-cluster deployments and planning upgrades.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Cloud SDK Updates Include AI, App Engine, and Networking Enhancements
This release of the Cloud SDK brings several updates, including AI model deployment fixes, Java SDK upgrades for App Engine, and new networking options. It also adds features for Cloud Workstations, Database Migration, and Kubernetes Engine. These changes affect developers and engineers working with Google Cloud services, with some features promoted to general availability.
patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
Pub/Sub Lite to Kafka Migration Guide Updated
The migration guide for moving from Pub/Sub Lite to Managed Service for Apache Kafka has been updated. It now incorporates the latest client libraries and utilizes Kafka Connect for a more streamlined integration. This update is relevant for users migrating their data streaming infrastructure from Pub/Sub Lite to the managed Kafka service.
announcement - 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 aigcpengineer ·
Gemini: Various bug fixes and enhancements in VS Code
Gemini has released updates for its VS Code integration, addressing various bugs and introducing minor product enhancements. These changes aim to improve the overall stability and user experience for developers using Gemini within their VS Code environment. The specific scope and impact on existing workflows are not detailed.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infraengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service SDK Updates
This release fixes several bugs in the Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service SDKs for Android and mobile. Key fixes include resolving issues with form data passing, message ordering, chat session management, and timeout message customization. These updates improve the reliability and usability of the SDKs for developers integrating contact center functionality into mobile applications.
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