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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 24/08/2026

How I see pretty much every AI startup at this point.

Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 15/07/2026

With SQL Server 2016 hitting end of extended support, I took a look at some Shodan stats: it looks like, out of a total of 182K instances exposed to the internet (for reasons beyond human comprehension), 2016 RTM barely makes it in the top 10 versions with 3.8K instances. Blog post incoming.

Shodan top 10 values for SQL Server exposed on the public internet, 2016 RTM appearing at the bottom of the list with ~3k instances, the rest of the instances are 2019, 2008R2, 2022, 2014, 2017, 2012, 2000

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 23/06/2026

This reminded me of this old meme

Chinese hackers: we will hack every database in Romania!
The databases in Romania: * a photo with a bunch of folders stacked on top of each other *

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 05/06/2026

Next week I'm heading to Data Saturday Croatia 2026. Session: "A Heap of Trouble: The Hidden Costs of Heaps in SQL Server" If you're there, come say hello! datasaturdays.com/Event/202606... #DataSaturday #DataSaturdayCroatia #SQLServer #MSSQL #DBA #SQL #MVPBuzz

I'm speaking at Data Saturday Croatia 2026

A heap o trouble: the hidden costs of heaps in SQL Server

Sat, 6/13/2026 10:15 AM - Zagreb, Croatia

Vlad Drumea

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 15/05/2026

When your Java application "forgets" to commit one transaction which leads to more large uncommitted transactions piling up, causing the transaction log to fill the entire disk. #mssql #mssqldba #sql #java #jdbc

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 23/04/2026

I swear, it was supposed to be a short blog post. 😅

Rick and Morty in and out 20 minute adventure meme
top panel: Starting my latest blog post written on portal at which Rick is pointing
bottom panel: 2754 words later

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 15/04/2026

PSA for folks using the Intel I225-V network card (possibly other Intel network cards) on Windows 11: One of the recent Windows updates causes the card to constantly disconnect and reconnect when you're doing something with somewhat high bidirectional traffic (in my case a Teams video-call). 1/2

Event Viewer showing multiple entries of event ID 27 (disconnect) and 57 (reconnect)

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 07/04/2026

I've noticed that MS Bing Webmaster Tools has a new "AI Performance" tab. Apparently, my SSMS 22 config blog post has been cited by "Microsoft Copilots & Partners" a total of 284.7K times since I've published it ~6 months ago. Pretty neat, although this doesn't really translate into visits.

Microsoft Bing Webmaster Tools > AI Performance > https://vladdba.com/2025/11/16/my-sql-server-management-studio-22-configuration/ 284.7K citations

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 19/03/2026

SSMS 22.4.1 is out with a bunch of improvements, such as: - Ability to export result sets to Excel, JSON, Markdown, and XML - GitHub Copilot in SSMS and the Query Hint Recommendation Tool are now generally available - Option to group objects by schema (for Oracle and/or ADS fans) in Object Explorer

SQL Server Management Studio 22.4.1 Update

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 22/02/2026

If a movie villain would have said something like this, people would have pointed out the fact that the dialogue is too heavy-handed.

SAM ALTMAN: "People talk about how
much energy it takes to train an Al model ... But
it also takes a lot of energy to train a human. It
takes like 20 years of life and all of the food you
eat during that time before you get smart."

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 18/02/2026

This is both the best and the most relatable line in Marvel's Thunderbolts.

The light inside you is dim even by Eastern European standards

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 12/02/2026

If OpenAI has to go bankrupt for RAM, SSD, and GPU prices to go back to normal then that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make 😅

Headline: OpenAI projects a $14 billion loss in 2026
Downward chart.
George from Seinfeld: That's a shame

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 04/02/2026

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at Data Saturday Croatia 2026. Session: "A Heap of Trouble: The Hidden Costs of Heaps in SQL Server." My first appearance as a speaker at a Data Saturday event. I'm looking forward to sharing insights with the community. datasaturdays.com/Event/202606...

I'm speaking at Data Saturday Croatia 2026
A heap of trouble: the hidden
costs of heaps in SQL Server
6/13/2026 10:15 am — Zagreb, Croatia
Vlad Drumea

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 20/01/2026

So I just tested this... TIL I run the SQL Server Central blog. 😅

prompt: why haven't you included Vlad Drumea on that list?
Reply: Vlad,

I focused on a mix of long‑standing community figures and those who publish frequent, in‑depth technical content. Vlad Drumea is indeed a respected voice in the SQL Server space—he runs the “SQL Server Central” blog, contributes to conference talks, and shares useful scripts and performance tips. He was simply omitted from the quick list I provided, not because his work is less valuable.

If you’d like, I can add him to the collection of recommended bloggers along with the others mentioned. Let me know if you’d like more details about his recent posts or any specific topics he covers.

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 20/01/2026

I think this sums it up

Jerry Seinfeld, red light all over: " Kramer what's going on in there?"
The stock market is all red
Kramer: " He wants Greenland, Jerry"

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 27/10/2025

Me, every time I get a new hyper-fixation and start dumping money into it:

Sam Altman: Whether we burn $500 million, $5 billion, or $50 billion a year - I don't care

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 14/10/2025

The latest PSBlitz: - Updated with non-sp versions of sp_Blitz(Cache/First/Index/Lock/Who), from Brent Ozar's October First Responder Kit - Adds more memory & instance info - Improves HTML table layout #sqlserver #sqldba #powershell #microsoftsqlserver #mssqlserver #mssql #mssqldba #dba #Azure

PSBlitz.ps1 execution flow in PowerShell

PSBlitz HTML report Instance Overview page

PSBlitz HTML report Extended Index Diagnosis page

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 12/09/2025

Ah, yes, the mythical SQL Server 2018 that only Copilot and probably Satya know about.😅

Copilot Search returning information about Maximum Partitions in SQL Server 2018

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 27/08/2025

In some weird uno reverse type of way a company has offered to pay me in "exposure" on my own blog for reviewing their product. Thanks, vendor of [#database corruption recovery tool], but, as tempting as being paid with the opportunity to write a review for your product sounds, I'll have to pass.

This collaboration can be mutually beneficial. Your readers will gain access to insightful, high-quality technical content, while we will increase visibility for our product. It’s a win-win opportunity worth exploring.

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 08/07/2025

The latest PSBlitz: - has been updated with the non-stored procedure versions of sp_Blitz, sp_BlitzCache, sp_BlitzFirst, sp_BlitzIndex, sp_BlitzLock, and sp_BlitzWho, from Brent Ozar's July release of the First Responder Kit - and brings some new options and improvements github.com/VladDBA/PSBl...

PSBlitz SQL Server diagnostics PowerShell execution flow

PSBlitz SQL Server HTML diagnostics report - main page

PSBlitz SQL Server HTML diagnostics report - "Instance Health" page

PSBlitz SQL Server diagnostics HTML report - "Query Store - Avg CPU" report page

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 28/06/2025

SSMS 21.3.6 introduces the ability to rename unsaved query editor tabs. Combined with the options to position tabs vertically, color code them based on RegEx patterns, and pinning important tabs (which was possible in previous versions too), makes juggling multiple opened tabs/files more manageable.

SSMS 21 with the editor tabs positioned vertically between OE and the query editor window.

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 10/06/2025

SQL Server Management Studio 21.2.5 is out. Fans of maintenance plans and SSIS will be happy to know the two features have been reinstated as part of this update. Release notes: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ssms/r... #sqlserver #sqldba #microsoftsqlserver #mssqlserver #mssql #mssqldba #sql #ssms

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 20/05/2025

The latest release of PSBlitz brings an improved look and feel of the HTML report along with other small enhancements and bug fixes. github.com/VladDBA/PSBl... #sqlserver #sqldba #powershell #mssqlserver #mssql #sql

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 29/04/2025

DBeaver is a meme product.

DBeaver throwing a "must declare scalar variable" error for a variable that has been declared in the previous line in the executed script

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 19/03/2025

I found the bar where developers who dislike set theory like to hang out. 😅 Context for anyone not getting the reference: en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/RBAR #sqlserver #dba #mssqlserver #mssql #sqlserverdba

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 11/02/2025

SQL Server Management Studio 21 Preview 4 is now available. Release notes: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ss... #sqlserver #sqldba #microsoftsqlserver #mssqlserver #mssql #SSMS

Update available for SQL Server Management Studio to version 21.0.85 Preview 4.0

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 02/02/2025

Imagine running a version of SQL Server that's a quarter of a century old and thinking it's a good idea to expose it to the internet. #SQLServer #MSSQL #Microsoft #SQL #Security

Shodan search result for "sql server 2000" showing 1023 instances exposed on the internet.

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 14/01/2025

I've had this interaction way too many times over the years. 😅 #sqlserver #dba #mssqlserver #mssql

Pheobe (from Friends) trying to teach Joey to say "Microsoft SQL Server" and Joey still calling it MySQL Server

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Vlad Drumea @vladdba.com · 13/12/2024

Guess the TV show in which sqlcmd makes a guest appearance. #mssql #sqlserver #sql

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