Azure Cosmos DB
Databases & Data Technologies
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB is a globally distributed, multi-model NoSQL database service by Microsoft. It provides low-latency data access, automatic scaling, and multiple API support for highly available, cloud-native applications.
What is it?
Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL database service designed for global distribution and high availability; Amazon DynamoDB is another managed NoSQL option. It supports multiple data models and APIs, including Core (SQL), MongoDB, Cassandra, Table, and Gremlin.
What does it do?
Cosmos DB enables applications to store and query data with guaranteed low latency and high throughput. It automatically handles replication, scaling, consistency levels, and global data distribution across regions.
Where is it used?
Cosmos DB is widely used in SaaS platforms, globally distributed applications, IoT systems, real-time analytics, gaming backends, and enterprise applications that require high availability and fast data access worldwide.
When & why it emerged
Azure Cosmos DB was introduced in 2017 to address the growing need for globally distributed, cloud-native databases. It emerged to provide predictable performance, multi-region replication, and flexible data models at scale.
Why we use it at Internative
We use Azure Cosmos DB for applications that require global reach, low-latency access, and elastic scalability. Its multi-model support and integration with Microsoft Azure services make it ideal for enterprise-grade cloud architectures.
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