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I want to change my external table storage format from text file to ORC file. I already added partitions around 500 for the external table stored as 'TEXTFILE'. If I simply create another external table with 'ORC file' format, then i have to create all those partitions.

Instead Is it possible for me to change the storage format to ORC file without affecting the existing partitions for my table.

dheee
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  • Hmmm....I'm confused here. Are you talking about a database? On what system? If so which? Also, there is a DBA SE group that might be more applicable for your question. – mdpc May 21 '14 at 20:18
  • I working on azure hd insight. And trying to do this in hive. – dheee May 21 '14 at 21:49

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