What you need for this book

For this book, you'll require:

• A Windows machine running Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, preferably, since this is what the book is using Windows 7 and 8 will also work..
• Esri ArcGIS for Desktop 10.2.x or 10.1 to publish the map service. The book uses ArcGIS 10.2. You can download a trial version from http://www.esri.com/products/free-trials or order from your local Esri distributor.
• Esri ArcGIS for Server 10.2.x or 10.1 to host the map service. This book uses ArcGIS for Server 10.2. You can order a trial version from your local Esri distributor.