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When you work with data in Fabric Lakehouse, you need to understand two fundamental table types: managed tables and external tables. This distinction affects how your data is stored, accessed, and what happens when you delete tables. This article exp...

Dec 11, 2025 · 8 min read · mbuotidemawak.hashnode.dev  
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