Implement Scaling in Azure Cosmos DB Storage
In this lab, you will practice creating a container in Cosmos DB and then scaling it using a partition key and request units.
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Lab info
Lab author
Challenge
Create a Database and a Container within Cosmos DB
Configure a partition key within your container based on the dataset to logically distribute data across multiple servers.
Challenge
Feed Data to the Cosmos DB Container
Feed data to the Cosmos DB container and distribute it based on the partition key selected.
Challenge
Autoscale the Request Units Based on Usage
Manually request or autoscale the request units (RUs) in order to serve increased traffic coming to the application.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
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Recommended prerequisites
- Azure CLI
- Azure Cosmos DB fundamentals
- Azure Dashboard