How does Cloudflare R2 integrate with other Cloudflare services?
Cloudflare R2 natively integrates with Cloudflare Workers. This integration allows for easy authentication, request routing, and deployment of edge functions across Cloudflare's global network of over 330 data centers.
What are the primary use cases for Cloudflare R2, beyond basic object storage?
Cloudflare R2 is designed for storing and training AI/ML datasets and model checkpoints without egress fees, enabling flexible use of GPU compute globally. It also transforms into a data warehouse with Apache Iceberg integration, allowing for in-place data analytics directly on stored data.
Can I migrate existing data from other cloud providers to Cloudflare R2?
Yes, Cloudflare R2 offers an automated migration service. This service facilitates migrating objects either all at once or incrementally over time, depending on your specific needs.
What is the difference between Standard Storage and Infrequent Access Storage in Cloudflare R2?
Standard Storage is the default and is optimized for frequently accessed data, costing $0.015 per GB-month. Infrequent Access Storage is for data accessed less often, with a lower storage cost of $0.01 per GB-month, but includes retrieval fees and a 30-day minimum storage duration.
How does Cloudflare R2 help in building multicloud architectures?
Cloudflare R2's S3-compatible API and zero egress fees enable the creation of flexible, multicloud architectures. This allows for effortless data movement between different cloud providers and helps avoid vendor lock-in.