SQL Relay (#sqlrelay) is fast approaching and I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a little about it.

SQL Relay is a 5-day tour around the UK that is taking in five Server Server user groups, each one comprising a full day of SQL Server related learnings. The dates and venues are:

• 21st May, Edinburgh
• 22nd May, Manchester
• 23rd May, Birmingham
• 24th May, Bristol
• 30th May, London

Click on the appropriate link to see the full agenda and to book your spot.

SQL Relay features some of this country's most prominent SQL Server speakers including Chris Webb, Tony Rogerson, Andrew Fryer, Martin Bell, Allan Mitchell, Steve Shaw, Gordon Meyer, Satya Jayanty, Chris Testa O'Neill, Duncan Sutcliffe, Rob Carrol, me and SQL Server UK Product Manager Morris Novello so I really encourage you to go - you have my word it'll be an informative and, more importantly, enjoyable day out from your regular 9-to-5.

I am presenting my session "A Lap Around the SSIS Catalog" at Edinburgh and Manchester so if you're going, I hope to see you there.

@Jamiet