15. Using External Tables : Syntax for Defining an External Table
 
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Syntax for Defining an External Table
The syntax for defining an external table is as follows:
CREATE EXTERNAL TABLE table_name (column_name data_type {,column_name data_type})
USING SPARK
WITH REFERENCE='reference'
[,FORMAT='format']
[,OPTIONS=('key'=value {,'key'='value'})]
For details, see CREATE EXTERNAL TABLE in the SQL Language Guide.