Learn the main features of Azure Cosmos DB and how to use Microsoft's multi-model database
service as a data store for mission-critical applications. The clear examples help in writing
your own applications to take advantage of Cosmos DB's multi-model globally distributed
elastic database. Simple step-by-step instructions show how to resolve common and uncommon
scenarios involving Azure Cosmos DB and scenarios such as delivering extremely low response
times (in the order of milliseconds) and scaling rapidly and globally. Microsoft Azure Cosmos
DB Revealed demonstrates a multitude of possible implementations to get you started. This book
guides you toward best practices to get the most out of Microsoft's Cosmos DB service. Later
chapters in the book cover advanced implementation features helping you master important
elements such as securing the database querying and using various APIs. What You'll Learn Set
up a development environment to work with Azure Cosmos DB Configure Azure Cosmos DB in a
production environment with multi-region distribution Query using all APIs including SQL
JavaScript MongoDB and Graph Work with the Azure Cosmos DB.NET SDK in an application you
built Access Cosmos DB from web applications created in .NET Who This Book Is For Developers
who build applications to be hosted in Microsoft Azure whether they use PaaS or IaaS. No
previous knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB is assumed but readers must be familiar with developing
applications in Microsoft Visual Studio.
