How to find out current date of the database in Teradata

SELECT CURRENT_DATE CURRENT_DATE;

Above query will return only date. if you want to fetch date with time then you can use below query:-

SELECT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP(0) CURRENT_DATE;

Here are 5 frequently asked questions (FAQs) about finding out the current date of the database in Teradata:-

1. What function can I use to retrieve the current date in Teradata?

   - You can use the `CURRENT_DATE` function in Teradata to retrieve the current date from the database server's system clock. This function returns the current date in the format 'YYYY-MM-DD'.

2. How do I use the CURRENT_DATE function in Teradata?

   - To use the CURRENT_DATE function, simply include it in a SELECT statement:

     

     SELECT CURRENT_DATE;

     

     This query will return the current date.

3. Can I customize the format of the current date returned by CURRENT_DATE?

   - No, the CURRENT_DATE function in Teradata returns the current date in the default 'YYYY-MM-DD' format. If you need the date in a different format, you can use Teradata's formatting functions to convert it accordingly.

4. Does the CURRENT_DATE function return the date based on the database server's timezone?

   - Yes, the CURRENT_DATE function returns the date based on the timezone of the Teradata database server. It retrieves the current date from the system clock of the database server.

5. Can I use CURRENT_DATE in a WHERE clause or as a default value for a column?

   - Yes, you can use the CURRENT_DATE function in a WHERE clause to filter rows based on the current date, or as a default value for a column to automatically populate it with the current date:

     

     SELECT * FROM table_name WHERE date_column = CURRENT_DATE;

     

     

     INSERT INTO table_name (date_column) VALUES (CURRENT_DATE);

     

     These examples demonstrate using CURRENT_DATE in a WHERE clause and as a default value in an INSERT statement, respectively.

These FAQs should provide a good understanding of how to find out the current date of the database in Teradata using the CURRENT_DATE function.