Data types and system tables

Specialized data types and system tables handle time series data.

You create time series objects that have the following data types:

  • Calendar
  • CalendarPattern
  • TimeSeries

You can also create a user-defined data type to store time series metadata. Other time series data types store information in the time series system tables.

The time series system tables are created in the database in which you create time series objects.

Important: Do not delete time series system tables unless you do not have any time series data.