You can now let GKE auto-create node pools with ComputeClasses without having to enable node auto-provisioning for the entire cluster

## Feature You can now let GKE auto-create node pools with ComputeClasses without having to enable node auto-provisioning for the entire cluster. This provides more granular control over auto-created node pools, enabling you to target specific workloads and optimize resource usage. For more information, see[Node auto-provisioning and ComputeClasses](https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/about-custom-compute-classes#autoprovisioning-and-compute-classes). To use this feature, your cluster must meet both of the following requirements: * Enrolled in the Rapid release channel. * Running GKE version 1.33.3-gke.1136000 or later. ## Feature GKE Standard clusters now support Autopilot features, including the container-optimized compute platform and fully managed nodes, letting you use Autopilot's advantages without migrating to a dedicated Autopilot cluster. For more information, see [Run Autopilot workloads in GKE Standard clusters](https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/how-to/autopilot-classes-standard-clusters). To use these features, your cluster must meet the following requirements: * Enrolled in the Rapid release channel. * Running GKE version 1.33.1-gke.1107000 or later. ## Issue **Issue with A4X machine type compatibility on certain GKE versions** Certain GKE versions are not compatible with the A4X machine type. The issue is that a Container-Optimized OS (COS) image that these GKE versions depend on was not built as a multi-architecture image. This incompatibility causes an `exec format` error on the Arm-based A4X machines. The issue affects GKE versions 1.33.2-gke.1377000 or later, and any versions earlier than 1.33.4-gke.1036000.