| author | WilliamDAssafMSFT |
|---|---|
| ms.author | wiassaf |
| ms.reviewer | bgavrilovic |
| ms.date | 03/17/2026 |
| ms.service | azure-sql-database |
| ms.topic | include |
Important
Elastic query in shard map manager mode (horizontal partitioning), using EXTERNAL DATA SOURCE type SHARD_MAP_MANAGER, is reaching end of support on March 31, 2027. After this date, existing workloads will continue to function but will no longer receive support, and creation of new external data sources of type SHARD_MAP_MANAGER will no longer be possible. For migration options, see Migration guide from elastic query shard map manager mode.