External data sources

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Last Modified: September 30, 2025 Release Date: September 30, 2025

Description

The EXTERNAL DATA SOURCE feature allows you to define a root URI that can be referenced by name in OPENROWSET and BULK INSERT operations. By using the DATA SOURCE option, you can reference files using relative paths, eliminating the need to specify long absolute URIs.

Change History

  1. 2025-09-30
    Roadmap Item Added
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