External data sources

Data Warehouse · General availability · Shipped

Data Warehouse General availability Shipped
Last Modified: May 13, 2026 Release Date: Q2 2026

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. 2026-05-13
    Release Date 2025-09-30 -> 2026-06-30
  2. 2026-04-16
    Release Type Public preview -> General availability
  3. 2025-09-30
    Roadmap Item Added
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