What you need for this book

For this book, you will need the SQL Server 2014 software. If you want to set up and make use of the Microsoft Azure features, you will need a Microsoft Azure subscription. You can sign up for a free trial at http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/. If you want to set up and explore the AlwaysOn Availability feature, you will need at least three virtual machines. I like to use VMware Fusion on my Mac, but you can use whichever hypervisor suits you.