CriticalDeprecation
Vertex AI Workbench v2: Deprecated gs://dl-platform-public-configs startup script
Action Required
Failure to migrate to the new v26.03 image will result in a broken Vertex AI Workbench instance due to the deprecated startup script dependency.
AI Impact Summary
Vertex AI Workbench v2 has deprecated the gs://dl-platform-public-configs startup script dependency, marking a significant change for users relying on this configuration. This update necessitates a migration to a new image (v26.03) which includes Debian 12, Python 3.12, and updated frameworks. This deprecation impacts users who have customized their Workbench instances using this configuration, requiring them to update their deployments to maintain functionality.
Vertex AI Workbench v2: Deprecated gs://dl-platform-public-configs startup script
Affected Systems
Vertex AI Workbench
- Date
- 29 Jan 2026
- Change type
- deprecation
- Severity
- critical