Fredrik,

> I have a very simple sql-question from an sql-beginner:

Sure.  Keep in mind that there is a pgsql-newbie list.  Also quite a few
good books on the topic, including: Database Design for Mere Mortals and
SQL for Smarties.

> Then I want to change all occurences of NrA in Table A to NrB...
> 
> I've tried:
> 
  UPDATE tableA Set tableA.nrA = B.nrB
  From tableB B Where tableA.nrA = B.nrA;

This should work.  What error message are you getting?  And what version
of Postgres are you using?

-Josh

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