Query templates for data clean rooms are generally available (GA)

GAAug 11, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Query templates for data clean rooms are generally available (GA). Query templates allow data clean room owners and publishers to share predefined queries without exposing the underlying tables and views. Additionally, table parameters in table-valued functions (TVFs) are generally available (GA).

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