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 329 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaengineer ·
Cluster Toolkit v1.93.0: GKE H4D blueprints, ML Diagnostics, Slurm HA
Cluster Toolkit v1.93.0 is now available, featuring new example blueprints for GKE H4D deployments with flex-start provisioning and ML Diagnostics. This release also includes a Slurm High Availability controller script and upgrades Slurm images to Rocky Linux 9. The update targets users deploying on Google Kubernetes Engine and managing HPC workloads.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee X Maintenance Update Details
Apigee X instances configured for maintenance windows are receiving updates starting June 18th, 2026. Instances below version 1-17-0-apigee-9 with preferred maintenance windows will be updated automatically within 7-21 days, with a notification to follow. Certain DNS misconfigurations or removed Java libraries may exempt instances from this update.
announcement - 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 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 infragcpengineer ·
Google Distributed Cloud for VMware: Firewall Allowlist Update
Starting with version 1.33.0-gke.799, Google Distributed Cloud software only for VMware requires adding 'us.gcr.io' to your firewall allowlist. This change is necessary for creating or upgrading advanced clusters. Users managing advanced clusters on this platform need to implement this network configuration update.
announcement - 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 ·
Apigee hybrid v1.14.6 release
Apigee hybrid has released version v1.14.6, which includes various security and CVE fixes. This patch release ensures container images are integrated with Helm charts for seamless upgrades. The release is available now for new installations and upgrades.
security 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 infragcpgaengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Envoy Compressor Filter GA
The Envoy Compressor Filter is now generally available in the rapid release channel for Cloud Service Mesh. This change ensures full support for EnvoyFilter compressor configurations. Engineers and architects managing service meshes should review their configurations for compatibility.
feature - 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 securityinfragcpengineer ·
Cloud Service Mesh Releases Security Updates
Managed Cloud Service Mesh has released new sidecar versions for its rapid, regular, and stable channels, addressing a security vulnerability CVE-2026-035. These updates are rolling out progressively. The security proxy for Gateway API on GKE is also being updated across all managed release channels.
security - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow uses regional endpoints with policy
Managed Airflow (Gen 2) environments now use regional endpoints for services like Cloud Storage and Cloud Logging when the Restrict Endpoint Usage organization policy is active. This change provides more granular control over service access for Airflow environments. It affects users managing Airflow deployments within GCP that have this specific policy enabled.
feature - 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 infra ·
Compute Engine MIG autoscaler stabilization period configurable
Google Cloud Compute Engine now allows configuration of the stabilization period for autoscaled managed instance groups (MIGs). This change enables fine-grained control over instance deletion after load decreases, impacting cost optimization and capacity management. Engineers and architects managing MIGs can now tailor autoscaling behavior to specific workload needs.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
GKE: Non-release channel clusters deprecated
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is deprecating the option to not enroll clusters in a release channel, effective June 14, 2027. This change impacts users managing clusters without a release channel, urging them to enroll before the removal date. After June 14, 2027, GKE will automatically enroll all remaining non-channel clusters into the Stable release channel.
deprecation - 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 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.
patch - 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 infragcpengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow: API Dependencies Updated
Several API dependencies are being phased out for Managed Airflow (Gen 3) and will require separate enablement for new Gen 2 environments. This change impacts users creating new Gen 2 environments in projects where the Cloud Composer API was not previously enabled. Existing environments remain unaffected, but users provisioning new Gen 2 environments, especially via automation, must now explicitly enable these dependencies.
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