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External Data Columns

External Data columns user SharePoint Business connectivity Services (BCS) to connect with external systems/databases. The Save to SharePoint window supports display External Data Columns for on-premise SharePoint 2010/2013 environments. There is no client side configuration required as of R7.0, you are required to install an additional component on your SharePoint server prior to the external Data Columns appearing.