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 infragcpengineer ·
API Gateway runtime architecture update
Google Cloud's API Gateway is updating its runtime architecture to enhance integration with GCP services. While core features remain unaffected, status code mappings for gRPC APIs have changed, and 4xx client-side quota failures will now result in rejected requests. This update applies to all API Gateway users and is rolling out over four weeks.
patch - Google Cloud release notes observabilitygcpengineer ·
Cloud Logging API adds CA regional endpoint
The Cloud Logging API now supports the CA regional endpoint, expanding its geographical availability. This change is relevant for users managing logging infrastructure within or near the CA region. Detailed endpoint information is available in the REST reference documentation.
patch - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineer ·
Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service: Bug Fixes
This release for Google Cloud Contact Center as a Service (CCAI) resolves numerous issues impacting agent experience and system stability. It addresses problems with transcript delivery, virtual agent behavior, campaign status, call routing, and integrations with Salesforce and Kustomer. These fixes are available now and benefit administrators and agents using the CCAI platform.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM: Auto-collapse query editor
Google SecOps SIEM now supports an auto-collapse setting for the query editor, allowing it to automatically minimize after a search is executed. This change enhances screen real estate for viewing search results, benefiting analysts and engineers who frequently run queries. The feature is available by default, with the query editor remaining expanded unless configured otherwise.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewengineer ·
Google SecOps Marketplace Integrations Updated
The Google SecOps Marketplace has released version 1.0 of a new Secret Manager integration. Additionally, source code for numerous existing integrations is now publicly available on GitHub, and several connectors have received updates including bug fixes for idle issues and enhanced hostname extraction. These changes primarily benefit security operations teams and engineers managing security tool integrations.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps: Query editor auto-collapse setting
Google SecOps now offers an auto-collapse setting for its query editor, allowing users to maximize screen space after running searches. This feature enhances usability for viewing search results. The query editor defaults to remaining expanded, and users can configure this behavior via settings.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Google Distributed Cloud for bare metal 1.35.200-gke.66 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.35.200-gke.66 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release addresses multiple critical issues, including vulnerabilities, node taint/label persistence problems, etcd pod initialization failures, and control plane certificate rotation stalls. The update also improves resiliency for API errors during the machine initialization phase. Users planning to upgrade should verify storage vendor compatibility and be aware of the typical 7-14 day rollout period for API clients.
patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgapreviewdeprecationengineermedia ·
Cloud SDK 573.0.0: AI, Data Lineage, Compute Engine, and Networking updates
Cloud SDK version 573.0.0 introduces new AI capabilities, enhances data management tools like Data Lineage and Artifact Registry, and promotes several Compute Engine and Networking features to General Availability. Key additions include AI tuning job management and image streaming cache controls, alongside GA status for BigLake catalogs and Cloud Storage batch operations. This release impacts engineers and architects working with GCP services, with specific updates to Anthos Multi-Cloud and Kubernetes Engine.
breaking - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.37.0: New Resources & Deprecations
Terraform Google Provider version 7.37.0 introduces several new data sources and resources for managing Google Cloud services, including Chronicle, Migration Center, and Vertex AI. It also includes numerous improvements and bug fixes across various GCP services. Notably, this release deprecates certain fields in Cloud Run v2 and Cloud Security Compliance resources, signaling upcoming API changes and prompting users to adopt new fields like 'parent' instead of 'organization'.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Compute Engine changes default CUD scope to billing account
Compute Engine has changed the default scope for resource-based committed use discounts from Project to Billing account. This enables CUDs to be shared across all projects within a billing account, potentially reducing costs for users with multiple projects. The change applies to billing accounts created on or after June 16, 2026, and to older accounts with no active resource-based commitments by that date. Accounts with existing active commitments will retain their current scope.
patch - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpgaarchitect ·
Google Cloud Contact Center AI updates enhance reporting and real-time metrics
Google Cloud Contact Center AI has introduced several enhancements to its reporting and real-time metrics capabilities. New features include child queue filtering, expanded agent and queue status metrics, and direct links to CSAT scores. These updates benefit administrators and analysts by providing deeper insights into contact center operations and agent performance.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes aigcpengineer ·
Gemini for VS Code: Bug Fixes
Gemini for VS Code has received several bug fixes and minor enhancements. These updates aim to improve the overall stability and user experience of the Gemini extension within the VS Code IDE. The changes are generally applicable to all users of the Gemini extension for VS Code.
patch - 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 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 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 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.
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