Managed Apache Iceberg catalog built into R2 buckets, exposing a standard Iceberg REST catalog for engines such as Spark, Snowflake and PyIceberg, with automatic compaction and snapshot expiration. Formerly R2 Data Catalog; GA since October 2026.
Jurisdictional exposure
Sub-services (3)
Iceberg REST catalog
Standard catalog endpoint for Spark, Snowflake, PyIceberg and other engines
Compaction
Automatically merges small data files into larger ones for faster queries
Snapshot expiration
Deletes old snapshots and their data files after a retention period
Compliance & Certifications
This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.
Where this runs
Commercial regions (29)
Europe (10)
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Dublin
- Milan
- Amsterdam
- Warsaw
- Madrid
- Stockholm
- Zurich
- London
North America (4)
- Toronto
- Ashburn
- Chicago
- San Jose
South America (2)
- Buenos Aires
- São Paulo
Asia (6)
- Hong Kong
- Mumbai
- Tokyo
- Singapore
- Seoul
- Taipei
Oceania (2)
- Sydney
- Auckland
Middle East (2)
- Tel Aviv
- Dubai
Africa (3)
- Lagos
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
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