How do you get references for a new job, while at your current job.?

Most companies want references, but how do you get references if you're at your current job and don't want to know that you're looking for a job? I know that we can get references from other companies we worked for, but isn't it kinda wierd after a long time to get references for them, especially when people often change jobs, move, or even ignore u?How do you get references for a new job, while at your current job.?
My strongest references date pack 10 years. Learn the game of life -- you're nobody until somebody says that you're somebody.How do you get references for a new job, while at your current job.?
You should always approach your references verbally (either over the phone or in person) to ask them to be a reference and if it's been a while since you've used them as a reference, you should definitely re-approach them to make sure it's still okay to use them.



Do you have a trusted colleague at your present job that you could use as a reference?