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Tim

This is why for my Azure databases and others I've setup unique and separate admin credentials so there is only one user I can connect with for each environment. I also only use the Registered Servers option in Sql Server Management Studio and have my production servers color coded in red so it's easier to tell when I'm in the danger zone. I've done the same with my virtual machines where the desktop background is red for the production server. But I agree it takes discipline to not only set this up but to use it and not take shortcuts occasionally.

Some of the most important lessons we learn are also the more painful ones. :)