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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 awsazuregcpdatabrickssnowflakeengineer ·
NetApp Volumes Flex Unified service now in limited preview
NetApp Volumes Flex Unified service level is now available with limited performance in the us-east5 region. This announcement marks a step towards broader availability for this unified service. Engineers and architects working with data storage solutions on Google Cloud should note the regional availability and performance limitations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes datagcpsnowflakegapreviewengineer ·
Looker 26.8 Enhancements: CI GA, Conversational Analytics, In-Database Models
Looker 26.8 introduces several new features and enhancements, including the general availability of Continuous Integration (CI) and expanded support for Conversational Analytics. Notably, it now integrates with in-database analytic models for BigQuery and Snowflake connections, enabling consistent semantic definitions across tools. Many new capabilities, such as granular dashboard sizing, enhanced observability, agentic workflows, and publishable conversational agents, are available in preview.
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