Description

Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Cosmos DB: Features & Description

Azure Cosmos DB is a globally distributed, NoSQL database service from Microsoft Azure. It is designed for high availability, low latency, and scalability, making it ideal for modern applications, AI workloads, IoT, and global-scale applications.

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1. Key Features

1. Global Distribution & Scalability

• Multi-region replication with automatic failover.
• Horizontal scaling for performance and cost efficiency.
• Low-latency (single-digit millisecond) reads and writes worldwide.

2. Multi-Model & NoSQL Support

• Supports multiple database models:
  • Document (MongoDB API, SQL API) → JSON-based storage.
  • Key-Value (Table API) → Similar to Azure Table Storage.
  • Graph (Gremlin API) → Graph-based relationships.
  • Column-Family (Cassandra API) → Similar to Apache Cassandra.
• Seamless migration from MongoDB, Cassandra, and other NoSQL databases.

3. Performance & Automatic Scaling

• Serverless & provisioned throughput (Request Units – RUs) for cost-effective scaling.
• Automatic partitioning to handle high workloads.

4. Security & Compliance

• Enterprise-grade security with encryption at rest and in transit.
• RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and Private Link for secure access.
• Compliance with HIPAA, ISO, GDPR, and more.

5. Integration & Developer-Friendly APIs

• Works with Azure Functions, AI/ML models, and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Fully managed service, reducing database administration overhead.
• Integrates with Power BI, Azure Synapse, and other analytics tools.