Hi Guys, I have faced one interview question if I have requirement to add 5 new columns to existing table what are prerequisite do i need to take.
Answer Posted / manhem
Unload the data, Drop the table, recreate the table by adding 5 new columns.
or
Alter table will work, but it will add new columns at the last.
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