Can external tables also be shared using delta sharing?

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Hi @dataguy555 ,

Yes, external tables can also be shared using delta sharing.

Hi @dataguy555 ,
You will still need to have your external table in delta format. JSON or parquet are not supported:
What is Delta Sharing? - Azure Databricks | Microsoft Learn