Using range partition you know exactly where the records are stored. I do not understand how one knows where the row is stored using hash partitioning. Can the optimizer still use partitioning pruning with hash partitions? Can someone explain how hash partitions work? My sources are confusing. Thanks Rick Cale, Science Applications International Corp. Phone:865-481-2198, fax:865-481-8555 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Cale, Rick T (Richard) INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
