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A data architect has implemented a policy requiring all tables in the Lakehouse to be configured as external (unmanaged) Delta Lake tables. Which approach should a data engineer use to ensure compliance with this requirement?

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Last updated: January 6, 2026 at 15:43

Define the LOCATION keyword at the database level to set a global default storage path for all tables.

Ensure that all external cloud object storage is mounted during workspace configuration.

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Include the UNMANAGED keyword in the CREATE TABLE statement when defining the schema.

Provide the explicit storage path using the LOCATION clause or the .option("path", ...) method alongside USING DELTA when creating the table.