The DBMS_EXTERNAL_TABLE system package provides a programmatic interface for managing and operating external tables.
Overview of DBMS_EXTERNAL_TABLE subprograms
The following table lists the DBMS_EXTERNAL_TABLE subprograms supported in the current version of OceanBase Database and their brief descriptions.
| Subprogram | Description |
|---|---|
| auto_refresh_external_table | Used to periodically refresh the META of an external table. |