OleDbTypeDBTimeStamp

OleDbTypeDBTimeStamp is a data type used in Microsoft's OLE DB data access technology. It represents a point in time, specifically a date and time value. This data type is designed to store temporal information with a certain level of precision, often including year, month, day, hour, minute, and second.

When working with OLE DB providers, OleDbTypeDBTimeStamp is used to map database time and date columns to a .NET data type or to specify the type of a parameter in a command. Its purpose is to ensure that temporal data is correctly interpreted and manipulated between the database and the application. The exact precision and format of a OleDbTypeDBTimeStamp can vary depending on the underlying database system and the specific OLE DB provider being used.

Applications that interact with databases containing date and time fields, such as those storing transaction logs, event timestamps, or scheduling information, will commonly encounter and utilize OleDbTypeDBTimeStamp. It is a fundamental component for handling time-sensitive data within the OLE DB framework, enabling reliable storage, retrieval, and processing of temporal information.