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databricks Platform · Updated Apr 17, 2026

Altering a catalog or schema's managed storage location is now GA

The ability to modify a catalog or schema's managed storage location is now generally available.

What it does

The ability to modify a catalog or schema's managed storage location is now generally available. The managed storage location is the default location in cloud storage used when new managed tables and volumes are created in Unity Catalog catalogs or schemas. A managed storage location specifies a location in cloud object storage for storing data for managed tables and managed volumes.

Why it matters

Unity Catalog prevents overlap of location governance.

Architecture
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In short

The ability to modify a catalog or schema's managed storage location is now generally available. The managed storage location is the default location in cloud storage used when new managed tables and volumes are created in Unity Catalog catalogs or schemas.

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Key takeaway
The ability to modify a catalog or schema's managed storage location is now generally available.
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