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Re: "Drop & Recreate table" or "alter table drop column".

From: JOE TESTA <JTESTA_at_longaberger.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:32:18 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.0037B12B.20010829070559@fatcity.com>

if you're using 8i, then option 1 is fine, if < 8.1 then option 2 is your only choice.
 
joe>>> clchan_at_nie.edu.sg 08/29/01 10:21AM
>>>Hi Gurus,If the table is empty & U need to drop one
of the columns, do you 1) alter table tab_name drop column col_name or 2) drop & recreate tableI use option (1). Which is a better choice ?  TIARegds,New Bee-- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: <A
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