Batch Workaround for Compute Engine VM OS Image Kernel Issue
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announcement
Google Cloud Batch now includes a workaround for a known issue where jobs might fail. This fix addresses instances where users specify Compute Engine or custom VM OS images with outdated kernels. The addition ensures greater reliability for batch processing workflows using these image types.
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- Batch
A workaround has been added for the known issue that jobs might fail when specifying Compute Engine (or custom) VM OS images with outdated kernels .
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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#September_15_2026
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