SQL: parse the first, middle and last name from a fullname field

Question

How do I parse the first, middle, and last name out of a fullname field with SQL?

I need to try to match up on names that are not a direct match on full name. I\'d

Answer 1

1. Get a sql regex function. Sample: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163473.aspx
2. Extract names using regular expressions.

I recommend Expresso for learnin/building/testing regular expressions. Old free version, new commercial version