So we know have data in ~30 partitioned tables. Our requirements now necessitate adding some columns to all these tables ( done ) which will get populated via batch sql for the older tables and by normal processing as we move forward. The batch update is going to result in dead tuples in the older tables. What would be the recommended way to recover this dead space? Vacuum full children tables + reindex children tables? or.... Thanks, reid -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general