Create Multiple Cosmos DB Containers

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Create Multiple Cosmos DB Containers

Cosmos DB is a multi-master, multi-model, NoSQL database service built for planet scale (the hint is in the name: Cosmos!). In this hands-on lab, we'll use the Azure Portal to create a Cosmos DB account and two collections. By the end of the beginner hands-on lab, you'll have a good understanding of how Cosmos DB is structured, and the importance of the Cosmos DB API, and throughput configuration. The objectives for this hands-on lab can be completed using the Azure Portal. As this is a beginner hands-on lab, no development or MongoDB tools will be required.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 20, 2025

Duration

45m

Challenge

Create a Cosmos DB Account
1. Create a new Cosmos DB Account (note: the account name must be unique).
2. Ensure the API meets the requirements.
Challenge

Create Two Cosmos DB Collections
1. Create a new database in Cosmos DB.
2. Ensure the throughput meets the requirements.
3. Create two new collections: a. Collection 1: "profiles" (use any shard key, for example "country") b. Collection 2: "posts" (use any shard key, for example "userId")
Challenge

Optional: Create and View Data
1. Add some basic data with Data Explorer (Portal).
2. View the newly created data within Data Explorer (Portal).

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