Add Columns to big Oracle table

[sam]

Hi All,
   I am adding 6 null columns to big oracle table with about 60 million records and it is taking forever to complete.  Any suggestions?  Thanks…Sam 

[Mike]

That's a lot of rows to add columns to. Frankly I'd be surprised if it didn't take a while.   

Maybe someone here can suggest some tips to speed it up, but I think what you're seeing may be normal.

Hi All,
   I am adding 6 null columns to big oracle table with about 60 million records and it is taking forever to complete.  Any suggestions?  Thanks…Sam