Logging release notes

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April 30, 2026

Feature

Custom data retention periods are supported for the _Default log bucket and for user-defined log buckets in Google Cloud Dedicated universes. For more information, see Configure custom retention.

June 26, 2024

Feature

You can now analyze your billable log volume when using Log Analytics. This feature is in Public Preview. For more information, see Analyze log volume with Log Analytics.

June 25, 2024

Feature

Ops Agent version 2.48.0 introduces support for Compute Engine VMs that are running Deep Learning VM Images based on Debian 11 (Bullseye). For more information, see Operating systems.

June 24, 2024

Feature

Gauges and scorecards are now available to visualize the results of your SQL queries. For more information, see Chart query results with Log Analytics.

June 13, 2024

Feature

You can now use Terraform commands to attach an IAM role binding to a log view that grants a principal access to the log view. For more information about log views and about controlling access to log views, see Configure log views on a log bucket.