Feature deprecation and shutdown

{# TODO: update the BRANCH_CONFIG in a separate CL.}

The Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service (section "Discontinuation of Services") defines the deprecation policy that applies to Google Distributed Cloud. The deprecation policy only applies to the services, features, or products listed therein.

After a service, feature, or product is officially deprecated, it continues to be available for at least the period of time defined in the Terms of Service. After this period of time, the service is scheduled for shutdown.

Feature Deprecated date Shutdown date Details
Windows Server OS node pools May 5, 2025 May 5, 2026 The feature is deprecated in Google Distributed Cloud version 1.32 and will be unavailable in version 1.33 and higher.