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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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