Managing date and time values is a fundamental aspect of data operations in SQL Server, whether it's tracking historical records, scheduling tasks, or generating reports. This article explores all about SQL Server date format and essential functions like GETDATE(), SYSDATETIME(), and CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, which help retrieve current date and time values with varying levels of precision.
Additionally, you'll learn how to extract specific date components using DATEPART() and format timestamps with powerful functions like CAST(), CONVERT(), and FORMAT() to match your reporting and data presentation needs. Explore practical examples of date and time arithmetic, including adding or subtracting intervals with DATEADD() and calculating differences with DATEDIFF().
All examples are demonstrated using dbForge Studio for SQL Server, a comprehensive IDE that simplifies database management and offers advanced features beyond SSMS.
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