How do I store a date as an integer?
When stored as integer, the timestamp is not reliant on any time zone settings of the server. When you send a date to MySQL server, it will try to convert it to UTC for storage, if the column type is timestamp . It will perform the same conversion when it pulls the date out.
Which data type should be used to store the date?
DateTime
Introduction
| Data type | Comments |
|---|---|
| DateTime | Is used to store date and time between 01/01/1753 to 31/12/9999. Minimum unit of time it keeps is milliseconds with an accuracy of 3.33 ms. Takes 8 bytes for storage. |
How are dates stored in databases?
To store information in a database, I would use a char column-type to store the whole America/Santiago timezone identifier and another char column-type to store the date/time (in the yyyy-mm-dd hh:ii:ss format). Alternatively, you can pick a ‘datetime’ column-type, as long as that type ignores timezones altogether.
What type of data is date and time?
The TIMESTAMP data type consists of a date and time, with optional time zone. (Optional) Indicates the number of digits of precision in the fractions of seconds, as an integer value from 0 to 9.
Is there any advantage of keeping numeric date system?
I am working with a system where date is stored as integer (actual numeric (8,0)) and I have noticed that other systems also store date as int such as cisco in this thread. Example Is there any advantage of keeping numeric date system and not using SQL Datetime? Now I am trying to loop through numeric date to find customers between two dates.
Which is the best way to store dates?
Ralph Kimball recommends storing dates as integers. He has written a lot, both online articles and books. The calendar table has to be generated, but it is a very easy task. They look pretty? Larger data footprint when compared to the Date data type. Honestly, you’re better off using the date data type IMHO.
Do you store years and months as integers?
You integers aren’t going to take into account the cap of years and months (i.e. your Question 2 problem). Ralph Kimball recommends storing dates as integers. He has written a lot, both online articles and books.
Which is better, date or date data type?
Larger data footprint when compared to the Date data type. Honestly, you’re better off using the date data type IMHO. Thanks for contributing an answer to Database Administrators Stack Exchange!