Azure Cosmos DB: A Guide to Microsoft's Database Service
What is Azure Cosmos DB? Azure Cosmos DB is Microsoft’s latest multi-model database which can be distributed globally across any geographic region. Launched in 2017, Azure Cosmos DB is enhanced over and above its predecessor- Azure DocumentDB. Cosmos DB manages to excel and improvise over other players in the market via adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in terms of their performance including throughput, availability, and consistency. It is available to try Free of charge without any subscription or commitment. Azure Cosmos DB Architecture To understand the key functionalities of Azure, it is important to analyze its underlying architecture from a high level: The figure above clearly indicates how Azure Cosmos DB functions in the data layer. Drilling down to the basics will yield more information on its Scalability, Resilience and Availability making it the front-runner for databases today. Azure Cosmos DB vs. Architectural Styles To understand the benefits o...