A detailed exploration of Amazon S3 Tables, a new solution for scalable storage and management of tabular data leveraging Apache Iceberg, including features, setup, security, and benefits over traditional storage methods.
AWS announces S3 Tables, a new bucket type for data analytics using Apache Iceberg format, and S3 Metadata for fast query of data, at the Re:Invent conference.
The article discusses the rise of Apache Iceberg as the dominant open table format, backed by major endorsements, and outlines key developments expected for 2025 such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) catalogs, Change Data Capture (CDC) capabilities, and materialized views.
