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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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Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 45m
Last updated
Clock icon May 24, 2025

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Table of Contents

  1. 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.

  2. 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")

  3. 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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