In some implementations, the current subject matter relates to deployment of database objects. In some implementations, there is provided a method that includes receiving a container including a plurality of database objects; detecting whether the plurality of database objects in the container includes a linking object pointing to an object at another container; in response to detecting the linking object, generating an external object table to store metadata about the obj ect at the other container; obtain metadata about the external object to store in the external object table; and store the obtained metadata in the external object table. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.