Angela

I started out as a software developer back in 1996 in Denver, CO, doing Client/Server development in PowerBuilder. I am now a Data Architect, living in High Point, NC and I love what I do. I’ve worked with all versions of SQL Server since the infamous split from the Sybase code (a.k.a. version 4.21a). I’ve worn all the hats that come with dealing with SQL Server, developer to data architect and everything in between. Mastodon handle: @SQLSwimmer

Website: https://sqlswimmer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahenrydba

SQL Saturday Richmond (#610)

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, I spoke at my very first SQL Saturday. I have been an attendee, involved in...

2017-03-22

334 reads

Next Stop, SQL Saturday Richmond

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

I can’t believe it’s almost time for SQL Saturday #610. I’ll be there presenting What is Power BI? If you...

2017-03-11

330 reads

Triad Developers Conference – My Debut

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

I did it! I did my first “real world” presentation this morning at the Triad Developers Conference in Winston-Salem. What...

2017-03-10

335 reads

Speaking at Triad Developer’s Conference

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

I am honored to have been recommended by a colleague and selected as a speaker for the Triad Developer’s Conference...

2017-02-09

363 reads

My First SQL Saturday – As A Speaker!

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

I am so honored and excited to have been selected to speak at SQL Saturday Richmond on March 18, 2017.
I...

2017-01-31

609 reads

Pesky Percent File Growth

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

As DBAs we all know setting your file growth to grow by percent is not optimal. It can cause all...

2017-01-31

730 reads

How to Exclude Entire Sections in VS Schema Compare

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

Right now I am so excited, and a little embarrassed. After using Visual Studio (VS) for database projects for the...

2017-01-23

6,143 reads

So Long, Farewell, I Hate to Say Goodbye

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

The Sound of Music is one of my all time favorite movies. It reminds me of some great times with...

2016-10-12

510 reads

SQL Saturday Charlotte is Coming!

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

That’s right, SQL Saturday Charlotte is coming September 17, 2016. Next to the annual PASS Summit, this is my favorite...

2016-09-01

391 reads

SQL Server 2016, Database Mail and .Net 3.5 Framework

by Angela

SQL Swimmer

There were so many cheers when Microsoft announced that the .Net 3.5 Framework was no longer a pre-requisite for installing...

2016-06-30

3,160 reads

Blogs

“We love to debate minutiae”

By Brian Kelley

I am guilty as charged. The quote was in reference to how people argue...

Advice I Like: Knots

Learn how to tie a bowline knot. Practice in the dark. With one hand....

Shifting Mindsets: Why FinOps is Essential for Cloud Efficiency

As a DevOps practitioner, I’ve always focused on performance, scalability, and automation. But as...

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Windows logins for users migrated from DomainA to DomainB

Hi, I have a SQL Server instance where users connect to via Windows Authentication,...

Multiple Deployment Processes

By Steve Jones - SSC Editor

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How to Use sqlpackage to Detect Schema Drift Between Azure SQL Databases

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Question of the Day

Upgrading Admin Queries

I have a query from a former DBA that we run on SQL Server 2025 to check on database metadata. This query references sys.sysaltfiles. I want to refactor this code to be more modern. Which DMV should I reference instead?

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