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New SDK Options for Fine-Grained Request Routing to Azure Cosmos DB
The latest updates to the Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK bring a powerful new feature with the release of version 3.37.0: the ExcludeRegions request option. This enhancement allows developers to exclude specific regions from their preferred locations when making a request, enabling more precise and efficient request routing. Similarly, the Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK has also incorporated this feature in its version 4.47.0. With these updates, users can now exercise finer control over their data access patterns, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for their applications. What is ExcludeRegions? ExcludeRegio...
View and Delete Multiple Items at once in Azure Cosmos DB with Data Explorer
One common task that developers need to perform when working with Azure Cosmos DB is deleting and viewing items from a container. Whether it's for cleaning up test data, removing obsolete records, or complying with data retention policies, deleting items is an essential operation that should be easy and efficient. However, until recently, deleting items from a container used to be inconvenient in Data Explorer. You had to open each item individually and click on the Delete button, which could be time-consuming and tedious if you had many items to delete. We've listened to your feedback and are excited to annou...
Azure Cosmos DB JavaScript SDK 4.1.0 Preview is Here!
We are excited to announce the release of the Azure Cosmos DB JavaScript SDK 4.1.0 Preview! This latest update brings several improvements, new features, and bug fixes to enhance developer experience and enable advanced data querying capabilities when working with Azure Cosmos DB. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in this release. New Features Vector Search Say hello to vector indexes, vector embedding policy, and vector queries! The new vector search feature in the Azure Cosmos DB JS SDK empowers developers to perform vector similarity searches with ease. This means you can now create and query v...
Transforming Fleet Operations with vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB Geospatial Capabilities
Efficient fleet management is essential for industries that rely on transportation, such as logistics, delivery services, and public transportation. vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB supports enabling developers to create sophisticated geo-enabled applications with ease. Organizations can streamline fleet operations, monitor vehicle locations in real-time, and optimize routes for enhanced efficiency. Scenario: Streamlining Fleet Operations Imagine you are responsible for managing a fleet of vehicles in a logistics company. Geospatial data, which includes location coordinates and spatial relationships,...
Announcing v7.0 Support on vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB
We are thrilled to announce that vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB now officially supports version 7.0. This addition expands our range of supported versions to include 5.0, 6.0, and now 7.0, providing you with more options when setting up a new cluster. Simply select the version of your choice from the dropdown while provisioning a new server. Furthermore, we are offering all our existing customers a smooth upgrade path to the latest version at the click of a button, ensuring uninterrupted business operations. To learn more please refer the step-by-step upgrade guide. ...
Latest NoSQL Java Ecosystem Updates 2024 Q1 & Q2
We’re always busy adding new features, fixes, patches, and improvements to our Java-based client libraries for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. In this regular blog series, we share highlights of recent updates in the last period. January – June 2024 updates Java SDK Updates Integrate ThroughputControl with ChangeFeedProcessor Date: January 3, 2024 PR: #38052 This feature introduces local ThroughputControl for ChangeFeedProcessor (CFP), which provides an easy way for customers to start using throughpu...
Announcing Instant GraphQL APIs with Hasura Data Connector for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
We’re excited to partner with Hasura to launch a new Hasura native data connector that generates instant GraphQL APIs on Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. Hasura DDN makes data access easy by enabling backend teams to effortlessly deliver a unified API on all your data. With unparalleled on-demand composability, performance, security, and reliability baked in, frontend teams are empowered to ship new experiences faster. Key features of the connector:  The Hasura data connector for Azure Cosmos DB offers instant, real-time, and production-ready GraphQL APIs on top of Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL.  Key features in...
Introducing Online Migration Capability for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB in Azure Data Studio
We’re thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to the Azure Cosmos DB Migration for MongoDB extension! Now, you can seamlessly migrate your MongoDB workloads to vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB with the added convenience of online migration capability. Let’s dive into the details. What Is the Azure Cosmos DB Migration for MongoDB Extension? The Azure Cosmos DB Migration for MongoDB extension is a powerful tool designed to simplify the migration process for MongoDB workloads to Azure Cosmos DB. Key Features of the Extension: What's changing? Till now migrations were carried ...
Now use role-based access control in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer
Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer is a web-based tool that allows you to interact with your data, run queries, and visualize results in Azure Cosmos DB. It is available in the Azure Portal and as a standalone web app. RBAC allows you to use Microsoft Entra ID identities to control data access in Data Explorer, instead of using account keys. This way, you can grant granular permissions to different users and groups and audit their activities. RBAC also enables you to use features such as Entra ID Conditional Access and Entra ID Privileged Identity Management to further protect your data. It allows for finer-graine...