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Tracking 329 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
Bigtable Studio Explorer Enhanced Search
Bigtable Studio's explorer now supports searching for all resources except authorized views and column families. This enhancement allows users to more efficiently locate and manage their Bigtable data. It is available for all Bigtable users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcp ·
Oracle Database@Google Cloud Expands to Osaka Region
Oracle Database@Google Cloud has added support for the asia-northeast2 (Osaka, Japan) region. This expansion is available for Exadata Database Service on Exascale infrastructure and Base Database Service. This feature enhances Oracle's hybrid cloud offerings by bringing database services closer to users in Japan.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL integrates with Knowledge Catalog
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL's integration with Knowledge Catalog is now generally available, offering a unified metadata view for data governance and analysis. This feature provides near real-time synchronization and enriched metadata, such as key constraints. The integration simplifies managing and understanding AlloyDB data within the Knowledge Catalog environment.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
Cloud Storage: Delete temporary source objects during composite object creation
Cloud Storage now allows deletion of temporary source objects after they are composed into a new object. This feature streamlines workflows by automating the cleanup of intermediate data, benefiting users who frequently create composite objects.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpdeprecationarchitect ·
BigQuery Table Explorer moves to Reference panel
BigQuery's Table Explorer functionality is migrating to the Reference panel. This change is scheduled for July 2026 or later. Users should consult the provided documentation for further details.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Spark: Sub-minor version rollout delayed
Google Cloud is delaying the rollout of new sub-minor versions for Managed Service for Apache Spark, formerly Dataproc on Compute Engine. These updates, which remove pre-configured channels, will now begin on June 22, 2026, instead of the originally scheduled June 15, 2026. This change affects users who rely on the latest Spark versions and their associated configurations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Parameterized Secure Views in Preview
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now supports Parameterized Secure Views (PSVs) to enhance application security with natural language queries. This new feature, currently in preview, aims to help secure sensitive data accessed through these query methods. Developers building applications that leverage natural language querying on PostgreSQL databases should be aware of this upcoming capability.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineermedia ·
Dataflow enhances streaming pipeline updates
Dataflow has expanded its streaming pipeline update capabilities with features like automated stop-and-replace, parallel updates under the same job name, and auto-cancellation of draining jobs. These enhancements allow for more robust and flexible management of streaming jobs, impacting engineers and architects responsible for data pipelines. The update strategy configuration and template upsert functionality offer improved control and automation for pipeline deployments.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL: Advanced Query Insights Added
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL now supports advanced query insights tools through the Database Insights remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This feature enhances database performance analysis by providing detailed query statistics and index recommendations. Engineers and architects managing AlloyDB databases will benefit from deeper visibility into query behavior.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpengineer ·
BigQuery Studio: Resize table columns
Users can now resize table columns within BigQuery Studio, impacting views like datasets, job history, and connections. This enhancement aims to improve usability by allowing custom column widths. The feature is available now for all BigQuery users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL: Parameterized Secure Views in Preview
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now supports parameterized secure views, offering more granular access control over data within views. This feature allows defining parameters like user ID or region, customizing query results based on user input to enforce least privilege access. It is currently available in Preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datasecuritygcpengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection adds batch inspection
Sensitive Data Protection now supports inspecting and de-identifying batched content within a single request. This enhancement allows for more efficient processing of larger datasets. The feature is available for general use, impacting engineers and architects working with sensitive data.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcppreviewengineer ·
BigQuery Continuous Queries Add ARRAY_AGG and STRING_AGG
BigQuery's continuous queries now support the ARRAY_AGG and STRING_AGG aggregation functions. This enhancement allows for more flexible and powerful real-time data processing within BigQuery. This feature is currently in preview and available for users leveraging continuous queries.
feature - 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 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 datagcppreviewengineer ·
Looker 26.10 Release Notes
Looker 26.10 is scheduled for June 2026, bringing numerous bug fixes and a new feature. These updates address issues related to scheduling, filters, downloads, and data visualization, benefiting Looker users across both original and Google Cloud core deployments. Notably, the release introduces support for Period-over-Period (PoP) measures on Trino database connections, enhancing analytical capabilities for engineers and analysts working with this data source.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpdeprecationengineer ·
GCP Data Catalog service deprecated, Knowledge Catalog unaffected
Google Cloud's Data Catalog service will be deprecated starting June 1, 2026, with potential disruptions to API access. Knowledge Catalog, formerly Dataplex Catalog, is not impacted by this change. Users are advised to migrate to Knowledge Catalog before the deprecation date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgapreviewengineer ·
Cloud Data Fusion 6.11.1.3: Security fixes, pipeline preview, and performance
Cloud Data Fusion version 6.11.1.3 is now generally available, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and resolving an issue with pipeline preview runs failing due to inaccessible objects. This update also improves the latency of the List pipelines page and ensures consistent log propagation for custom plugins in parallel branches. A new deployStrategy parameter allows skipping re-deployment for unchanged pipeline configurations, benefiting engineers managing data pipelines.
feature patch - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
BigQuery Fluid Scaling Generally Available
BigQuery's fluid scaling feature is now generally available. This provides per-second billing for autoscaling reservations without a minimum duration, potentially lowering costs for intermittent workloads. The change impacts users of BigQuery autoscaling reservations.
feature - Google Cloud release notes datagcpgaengineer ·
Datastream adds free tier for change data capture
Datastream now includes a free tier for change data capture (CDC) data processed from Google Cloud sources like AlloyDB for PostgreSQL and Spanner. This offers cost savings for users by providing the first 100 GiB of CDC data free per billing account monthly. The feature is available now and details are on the Pricing page.
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