sys-external-library-files-transact-sql.md

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sys.external_library_files (Transact-SQL)

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Lists a row for each file that makes up an external library.

Column name	Data type	Description
external_library_id	int	ID of the external library object.
content	varbinary(max)	Content of the external library file artifact.
platform	tinyint	ID of the host platform on which SQL Server is installed.
platform_desc	nvarchar(60)	Name of the host platform. Valid values are 'WINDOWS', 'LINUX'.

See also

sys.external_libraries
CREATE EXTERNAL LIBRARY Package management for SQL Server R Services