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title: Greenplum Platform Extension Framework (PXF) 
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*Optional.* If you do not plan to use PXF, no action is necessary.

If you plan to use PXF, refer to [Accessing External Data with PXF](../admin_guide/external/pxf-overview.html) for introductory PXF information. The [Installing PXF](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Greenplum-Platform-Extension-Framework/6.6/greenplum-platform-extension-framework/installing_pxf.html) and [Configuring PXF](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Greenplum-Platform-Extension-Framework/6.6/greenplum-platform-extension-framework/instcfg_pxf.html) topics in the PXF documentation provide installation and configuration instructions.

**Parent topic:** [Installing Optional Extensions \(VMware Greenplum\)](data_sci_pkgs.html)

