Batch Feature Instance flexibility available in preview
Google Cloud Batch now offers Instance Flexibility in preview, allowing jobs to run on a range of specified machine types. This feature aims to improve job obtainability by increasing the probability of resource availability, potentially by leveraging Spot VMs. Developers can explore this enhancement by referring to the documentation on improving resource obtainability for jobs.
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- Batch
Instance flexibility is available in Preview . Instance flexibility lets you allow a job to run on multiple machine types that you specify and can optionally rank. Use instance flexibility to improve obtainability —the probability that resources are available to run your job. For example, by allowing multiple machine types, you can reduce the probability of resource availability errors and try to obtain Spot VMs that are less likely to be preempted. To get started, see Improve resource obtainability for jobs .
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#July_17_2026
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