Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/8/2013)
The Azure test is interesting, however I'd recommend you set up a virtual machine. Lots of free players, including Virtual Box.you can then go through the install yourself.
If you download the VHD from Microsoft to get you started on the virtual machine, beware it was meant for HyperV. You'd have to do a minor conversion in order to make it work with VirtualBox:
VirtualBox using Hyper-v VHD image
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