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

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September on the Road

I am so excited for the next three weeks.  This is a trip that has been in the planning for nearly 2 years.  I have always loved travelling and...

2019-09-01

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My Very First Azure SQL Database

I recently delivered my very first SQL Saturday pre-con for SQL Saturday Richmond on Friday, March 29, 2019.  You can read about that adventure here. As part of the...

2019-04-08

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Delivering My First Pre-Con

I didn’t announce this before it happened because I didn’t want to “jinx” myself, but I am happy to say that it’s finally happened.  I have delivered my very...

2019-04-06

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Blogs

Claude Code Helps Analyze Test Data Manager Log Files

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Don’t Miss Out – SQL Server Query Tuning Fundamentals Starts Next Monday!

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Next Monday, February 9, 2026, my one-day live online training SQL Server Query Tuning...

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Why the following cmds in sequence do not work

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I need to delete rows from both the temporal main and history tables. The...

When SQL Server Central Went Down

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The String Distance I

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The String Distance I

In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:

SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('tim', 'tom')
Assume preview features are enabled.

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