Adding database partitions to an instance using the Add Partitions wizard

Use the Add Partitions wizard to create a partition and add it to one or more database partition groups. First you add a new partition to your instance and assign the partition to one or more database partition groups, then you make more advanced choices.

Before you begin

To work with database partition groups, you must have DBADM authority.

About this task

Open the Add Partitions wizard:
1. From the Control Center, expand the object tree until you find the instance object that you want to work with. Right-click the object, and click Add Partitions in the pop-up menu. The Add Partitions launchpad opens.
2. Click the Add Partitions button. The Add Partitions wizard opens.
Complete each of the applicable wizard pages. Click the wizard overview link on the first page for more information. The Finish push button is available when you complete enough information for the wizard to add the partition.