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Aug 16, 2026 · Databases

Milvus 3.0 External Tables: Patch‑Add Columns and Query Snapshots as Tables

This article dissects Milvus 3.0’s External Collection feature, explaining how function‑output fields extend source schemas, how additive‑only schema refresh patches manifests without moving source data, and how the milvus‑table format lets snapshots serve as zero‑copy external tables for both batch and serving workloads.