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Core idea
What is the main idea behind SQL Server MONTH() Function?
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1Quick choice
Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?
2Fill blank
Complete the missing token from the example code.
___ MONTH('2017/08/25') AS Month;3Order
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The MONTH() function returns the month part for a specified date (a number from 1 to 12).
Definition and Usage
SQL Server MONTH() Function
Example
SELECT MONTH('2017/08/25') AS Month;Definition and Usage
The MONTH() function returns the month part for a specified date (a number from 1 to 12).
Syntax
MONTH(
date
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| date | Required. The date or datetime to extract the month from |
Technical Details
| Return type: | int |
|---|---|
| Works in: | SQL Server (starting with 2008), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Parallel Data Warehouse |