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Learn Azure Cosmos DB Basics This Weekend (In Four Hours)

Get a thorough understanding of the basics of Azure Cosmos DB

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Created by Eshant Garg

Explore the essentials of Azure Cosmos DB and learn how to set up, configure, and manage your own database in just a few hours. Get hands-on experience with creating accounts, adjusting settings for best performance, and working with data directly through the user interface. Build a solid foundation for using Cosmos DB in real-world applications.

Packt | Mar 2022 | 273 min

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LevelBeginner
CategoriesData Engineering, Cloud Deployments, Strategies and Best Practices, Azure

What You Will Learn

You will follow a clear, step-by-step process to get comfortable with the core features of Cosmos DB. Through practical examples and guided walkthroughs, you will learn how to create accounts, manage data, and apply key concepts like partitioning and global distribution. Each topic builds on the last, helping you gain confidence as you progress.

Key Features

  • Set up and configure Azure Cosmos DB accounts using best practices
  • Insert, modify, and query data directly through the Cosmos DB interface
  • Understand partitioning, global distribution, and consistency models for scalability

Target Audience

Perfect for Azure data engineers, database professionals, and BI developers who are new to Cosmos DB. If you want to quickly understand how to use and manage Azure Cosmos DB without prior experience, this course will help you build the skills you need to start working with this powerful cloud database service.

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