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# Throwback Thursday: November 27, 2025
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2025-11-27/
- Published: 2025-11-28T03:16:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:47:40.000Z
- Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit my B-BEAR technique (Begin, Before, Execute, After, Rollback): the only way I make live changes to SQL Server production data.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[5 Tips for Making Changes on Live SQL Server DatabasesMaking database changes on production? These 5 tips will make one of the most dangerous programming activities a little bit safer.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/01/Live-Database-Changes--1-.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/live-database-changes/)

[B-BEAR: Quick and Dirty SQL Server TestingBegin, Before, Execute, After, Rollback. This technique makes testing your SQL Server statements a snap.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/04/B-BEAR.png)](https://nolongerset.com/quick-and-dirty-sql-server-testing/)

[Using PRINT to Improve Safety of Live SQL Server Updates\[Me\]: Let’s DELETE 5 records. \[SSMS\]: (7,393,253 rows affected) \[Me\]: {Updates LinkedIn profile: ”#OPENTOWORK”} Avoid nasty SQL surprises with this easy technique.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2024/10/image-1-.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/sql-server-print-statement/)

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### "Whatever Microsoft Is Doing"

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