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                                  GuidesData IntegrationApache Iceberg™Apache Iceberg™ TablesManaging external volumes

                                  Managing external volumes in your Snowflake Account¶

                                  These topics describe the tasks associated with managing external volumes in your Snowflake Account

                                  • Configure an external volume

                                    Instructions for configuring an external volume.

                                  • Drop an external volume by using Snowsight

                                    Instructions for dropping an external volume.

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