I knew about the normal "exchange partition" stuff, but I thought that one could also "swap partitions" which evidently no. I've got a 5 year table, say T_LDGR_FACT. I want to make a T_LDGR_FACT_2003 and move all the 2003 partitions to it. It appears I'll be using insert into x select * from y(partition 200301), etc. I can break it down into partitions to keep it manageable. Just was so sure there was a "cheater" way to "move" them. This is 9.2.0.6 on HP_UX. Michael Kline How am I doing? <mailto:Milo.Dalton@xxxxxxxxxxxx;Dan.Divinski@xxxxxxxxxxxx;Vivek.Gangal@ SunTrust.com;Marissa.Porrello@xxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=Michael%20Kline's%20P erformance> Database Administration SunTrust Banks, Inc. Mail Code TOC-7505 1030 Wilmer Avenue Richmond, Va. 23227 Tel: 804.261.9446 Net: 643.9446 BlackBerry: 804.517.7443 Cell: 804.744.1545 michael.kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:michael.kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Seeing beyond Money(sm) LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. SunTrust and Seeing beyond money are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL]