Azure Cosmos DB Blog

Join us at Build 2024: Get the latest on Azure Cosmos DB in Seattle or online!

May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024 05/16/24

Jay Gordon

Are you ready to dive into the future of AI and data innovation? Microsoft Build 2024 is just around the corner, taking place May 21–23 in Seattle and online. Azure Cosmos DB has lots in store at Build this year and you won't want to miss it! We invite you to join us for several exciting breakout sessions, interactive demos, and hands-on ...

Announcing Data API builder General Availability for Azure Cosmos DB

May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024 05/15/24

Sajeetharan Sinnathurai

(image) About Data API builder for Azure Databases Exciting news! The Data API Builder for Azure Cosmos DB is now officially available! Say goodbye to developer headaches when accessing databases for client applications. Requiring no code, the Data API Builder provides secure, feature-rich GraphQL endpoints on Azure Cosmos DB. It's ...

Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2024: Accelerating Innovation in AI and Data

May 13, 2024 May 13, 2024 05/13/24

Jay Gordon

(image) The fourth annual Azure Cosmos DB Conf, held on April 16, 2024, was an exciting event for developers, product managers and C-Suite executives focused on the cutting-edge of cloud data management and AI-driven applications. Featuring a comprehensive lineup of talks and discussions, the conference provided first-hand insights into ...

Configure customer-managed keys for your existing Azure Cosmos DB accounts!

May 9, 2024 May 9, 2024 05/9/24

Dileep Rao

(image) Encryption options for data at rest on Azure Cosmos DB that is available today. Azure Cosmos DB strives to provide the best-in-class security features. Encryption of data at rest is one such important security feature. Encryption of data at rest using Microsoft's service-managed keys is enabled by default. In addition to this ...

Azure Cosmos DB Keyboard Shortcuts: Streamline Your Workflow in Data Explorer

May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024 05/3/24

Meredith Moore

Working with databases just got a whole lot easier in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer, thanks to some nifty new keyboard shortcuts.  Now you can speed through your database tasks and manage your data with keyboard clicks. This update is about making your workflow smoother and faster.  We heard your feedback and now with a few key presses, you...

Sign up for the Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon and Compete for $10,000 in Prizes!

April 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024 04/19/24

Jay Gordon, Ricky Diep

(image) Are you ready to learn about building your very own AI apps in Azure? Participate in the Microsoft Developers AI Learning Hackathon and discover how to build your own custom AI copilot using Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB and the Azure OpenAI API. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, this event is perfect for anyone ...

Azure Cosmos DB design patterns – Part 9: Schema versioning

April 19, 2024 Apr 19, 2024 04/19/24

Jay Gordon

Welcome to Part 9 of our Azure Cosmos DB Design Patterns series, focusing on Schema Versioning. This edition is particularly useful for those new to NoSQL databases or looking to understand Azure Cosmos DB's unique capabilities. Here, we will explore how schema versioning can help manage and evolve your database schema efficiently, drawing on ...

Reduce TCO with Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

April 12, 2024 Apr 12, 2024 04/12/24

Abinav Rameesh

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB is a fully managed MongoDB compatible cloud database service. Built on top of a proprietary engine to provide scale, performance and availability guarantees, the service eliminates the operational overhead of running self-hosted MongoDB instances.   In this blog, we dig into seven specific reasons why total ...

Optimize Your Azure Cosmos DB Costs with New Reserved Capacity Tiers

April 11, 2024 Apr 11, 2024 04/11/24

Rodrigo Souza

Commit to a reservation for Azure Cosmos DB resources using Azure Cosmos DB reserved capacity to save money.  Starting with our new 100 RU/s option, any customer can now reduce costs using Azure Cosmos DB request units (RU/s). You can buy any quantity of the 100 RU/s reservation, at any time.  There is no limit to the number of reservations...

Backups for Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra®

April 9, 2024 Apr 9, 2024 04/9/24

Wenting Wu

In the dynamic landscape of cloud-based data management, Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra® (Azure MI Cassandra) stands out as a fully managed service that simplifies the deployment and management of Cassandra clusters on the Azure platform. Beyond its core functionalities, Azure MI Cassandra offers a valuable backup feature, ...