Azure Cosmos DB – Key Features

Global Distribution

Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed, globally distributed, multi-model database. You can replicate your data in any Azure region with a single click, providing low latency and high availability.

• Multi-region writes for active-active architectures
• Automatic failover and consistency tuning
• Integrated with Azure Traffic Manager for global routing

Multiple Data Models & APIs

Choose the data model that fits your application. Cosmos DB natively supports:

Performance at Scale

Guaranteed low latency and high throughput with provisioned or serverless throughput models.

• Latency < 10 ms for reads at the 99th percentile
• Elastic scaling of RU/s (Request Units per second)
• Automatic indexing of all properties (customizable)

Enterprise‑grade Security

Built-in security features to protect your data:

• Encryption at rest & in transit (TLS 1.2)
• Azure AD integration & role‑based access control
• Private endpoints & virtual network service endpoints
• Continuous backup & point‑in‑time restore

Compliance & Governance

Cosmos DB complies with major standards, making it suitable for regulated industries.

• ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1/2/3, HIPAA, GDPR
• Data residency controls via regional replication
• Auditing and diagnostics via Azure Monitor

Developer Tools & Ecosystem

Seamlessly integrate with Azure services and development tools:

• Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell
• Visual Studio Code extensions
• Azure Functions & Logic Apps triggers
• Integration with Azure Synapse Analytics for analytics

Additional Resources

Explore more to get the most out of Cosmos DB:

• Official Documentation
• Cosmos DB .NET SDK Samples
• Quickstart Tutorials
• Performance Best Practices