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Agent kit for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:30:49 Z

Your AI coding agents just got smarter about building high-performance database applications. The Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit is now generally available, bringing proven best practices directly into your development workflow. Whether you're designing data m
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Protect Azure Cosmos DB with vaulted backups using Azure Backup (preview)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:23:00 Z

As organizations increasingly rely on Azure Cosmos DB to power mission‑critical, globally distributed applications, protecting this data from accidental deletion, malicious activity, and ransomware h...
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Azure Backup, Categories:

Azure Backup for Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:15:03 Z

You can now enable vaulted backups for Azure Cosmos DB accounts, protecting mission-critical data with secure, isolated, and resilient backups. Azure Backup for Cosmos DB, now in preview, supports cyber-resiliency and compliance needs, even in scenarios i
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Azure Backup, Categories:

Announcing the Public Preview of Integrated Embeddings in Azure Cosmos DB: Build AI Apps With Embeddings That Stay in Sync

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:59 Z

AI applications built on Azure Cosmos DB depend on embeddings for grounded results. Keeping them in sync with your data is the hard part: it means building and operating a separate data pipeline to track changes, call an embedding model, and write the results back to Azure Cosmos DB. In practice, that pipeline also has […] The post Announcing the Public Preview of Integrated Embeddings in Azure Cosmos DB: Build AI Apps With Embeddings That Stay in Sync appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Introducing OmniVec: An Open-Source Embedding Platform for AI Apps on Azure

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:48 Z

Today we are open-sourcing OmniVec, a platform for building and operating the embedding pipelines that keep the vector representation of your operational data in sync as it changes. You register data sources, embedding model(s), vector stores (destination), and OmniVec does the rest: initial backfill, change tracking, model invocation to geenrate, and writing them back to […] The post Introducing OmniVec: An Open-Source Embedding Platform for AI Apps on Azure appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB All Versions and Deletes Change Feed Mode is Now Generally Available

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:42 Z

Modern applications don’t just write data and move on. They react to it. A new order triggers an inventory update. A profile change syncs to a search index. A deleted record kicks off a compliance workflow. Azure Cosmos DB’s change feed makes this possible by giving you a real-time stream of every change happening in […] The post Azure Cosmos DB All Versions and Deletes Change Feed Mode is Now Generally Available appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Compliance

Change Partition Keys in Azure Cosmos DB is Now Generally Available

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:41 Z

We’re excited to announce the general availability of Change Partition Key in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, now with online copy support. You can repartition containers directly in the Azure portal with near-zero downtime and without stopping writes to the source container. Why Partition Key Choice Matters In Azure Cosmos DB, the partition key is […] The post Change Partition Keys in Azure Cosmos DB is Now Generally Available appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing the General Availability of Per Partition Automatic Failover for Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:36 Z

Today, we are excited to announce the General Availability of Per Partition Automatic Failover (PPAF) for Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL API. PPAF is a significant advancement in how Azure Cosmos DB delivers availability and resilience for mission-critical workloads running on single-write-region accounts. If you rely on Azure Cosmos DB to be always on for your […] The post Announcing the General Availability of Per Partition Automatic Failover for Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

AI-powered Azure Cosmos DB Migration Assistant for RDBMS to NoSQL

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:36 Z

Today, we are excited to announce the public preview of the Azure Cosmos DB Migration Assistant for RDBMS to NoSQL, now available in the Azure Cosmos DB extension for Visual Studio Code. Modernize with confidence Why migrate from RDBMS to Azure Cosmos DB? Modernizing relational workloads has traditionally been complex, time-consuming, and risky. This […] The post Public Preview: AI-powered Azure Cosmos DB Migration Assistant for RDBMS to NoSQL appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit Is Now Generally Available — Bringing Your Database to AI Agents at Scale

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:35 Z

Since we introduced the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit at Ignite 2025 in preview, the response has been clear: developers want a straightforward way to connect AI agents to their production databases. Customers asked for stability, broader embedding provider support, and a smoother path from experimentation to production. Today, we’re announcing the general availability of […] The post Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit Is Now Generally Available — Bringing Your Database to AI Agents at Scale appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing General availability of the Azure Cosmos DB vNext emulator

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:34 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB vNext emulator is generally available today. It ships as a Docker image that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, on both x64 and ARM64 architectures, giving you a local Cosmos DB instance you can develop and test against. Use it for inner-loop development on your laptop, in CI integration tests, and […] The post Announcing General availability of the Azure Cosmos DB vNext emulator appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing General Availability of Azure Cosmos DB Global Secondary Indexes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:33 Z

Have you ever needed to evolve your read patterns without losing efficiency? Maybe your app started with one access pattern, but now you need three, and the queries that don’t hit your partition key are getting slower and more expensive every month. We built global secondary indexes (GSIs) for exactly this, and today we’re thrilled […] The post Announcing General Availability of Azure Cosmos DB Global Secondary Indexes appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing the Public Preview of Semantic Reranker in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:33 Z

Today we’re thrilled to announce the public preview of Semantic Reranker in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL,a new AI-powered capability that improves the relevancy of your search results with just a few lines of code. If you’ve ever run a vector, full-text, or hybrid search and wished the most relevant documents bubbled to the very […] The post Announcing the Public Preview of Semantic Reranker in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Relational Database to Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL Migration Assistant

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can now more easily migrate from relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. The Migration Assistant in the Azure Cosmos DB extension for Visual Studio Code guides you through a structured workf
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Database for MySQL, Database for PostgreSQL, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB distributed transactions

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

Announcing the public preview of distributed transactions in Azure Cosmos DB. You can now perform atomic operations across items and partitions, with changes committing together or rolling back automatically on failure. Distributed transactions eliminate
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Per-partition automatic failover for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

Per-partition automatic failover (PPAF) is now generally available in Azure Cosmos DB, bringing faster recovery and higher availability to your mission-critical applications. With PPAF, you no longer need to fail over an entire account during a regional d
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

MCP Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can use the MCP Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB, now in general availability, to connect your AI agents and copilots to operational data with enterprise-ready reliability. This release gives you a standardized way to expose Cosmos DB capabilities through
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Introducing AI Assistant in the Azure Cosmos DB extension for Visual Studio Code

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can now use AI assistance in the Azure Cosmos DB extension for Visual Studio Code to work with your data faster and with less manual effort. You can ask questions in plain English and get optimized Azure Cosmos DB queries, use chat participant command
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Change partition keys in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL API

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can now change the partition key of an Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL container directly from the Azure portal with just a few clicks. The process supports both online and offline modes by copying data from the source container to a new container through the C
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories:

New Azure Cosmos DB cost estimator

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

Plan your Azure Cosmos DB deployment with confidence. The Azure Cosmos DB cost estimator is now in public preview, giving you a fast, accurate way to model throughput, storage, regions, and capacity mode before you provision a single account. Whether you
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB all versions and deletes change feed mode

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB all versions and deletes change feed mode is now generally available, giving you complete visibility into every change that happens in your containers. Unlike the default latest version mode, which surfaces only the most recent state o
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB global secondary indexes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

Global secondary indexes (GSIs) for Azure Cosmos DB are now generally available, giving you a powerful way to accelerate query performance without adding complexity to your application code. GSIs are read-only containers that automatically stay in sync wi
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Agentic Retrieval Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

We are announcing the public preview of the Agentic Retrieval Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB. Motivated by GraphRAG and multiple-hop reasoning problems, this new capability helps you build advanced retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications that go be
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Semantic reranker in Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can now improve the relevance of any Cosmos DB query or search with the public preview of semantic reranker in Azure Cosmos DB. Semantic reranker analyzes the meaning of your queries and your data to reorder results based on contextual relevance rathe
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Agent Memory Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can now accelerate the development of agentic applications with the new Agent Memory Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB. This toolkit provides a customizable, code-first solution to help you build scalable, durable, and cost-efficient memory systems for your
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Safe key rotation for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

The safe key rotation feature helps you confidently rotate your Azure Cosmos DB account keys by providing visibility into when each key was last used. Without this insight, you risk rotating a key that may still be actively used by your applications, whic
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories:

Integrated embeddings for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

Building AI applications on Azure Cosmos DB just got simpler. With integrated embeddings, now in public preview, Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL can automatically generate and maintain embeddings for your data, without the need to build a separate pipeline. Now
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure AI Services, Microsoft Foundry, Cosmos DB, Categories:

OmniVec, an open-source embedding toolkit for Azure

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

You can now automate embedding generation from multiple data sources into Azure Cosmos DB and other Azure destinations. Building AI applications often requires stitching together data extraction, embedding generation, and writing to vector databases into
Update Type: Preview, Services: Microsoft Foundry, Cosmos DB, Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Storage, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Linux emulator (vNext)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:47 Z

We are announcing the general availability of the Azure Cosmos DB Linux emulator (vNext), a cross-platform, Docker-based emulator for local development and testing against Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. The vNext emulator runs as a lightweight Docker containe
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

I’m Starting a New Cosmos DB App. What Security Do I Actually Need?

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:49:18 Z

You just created a Cosmos DB account. The portal handed you two keys and a connection string, it worked, and you moved on. That’s what most developers do, and it causes problems later. This post is a guide for developers launching a new Cosmos DB app who want a secure default setup without enterprise-grade complexity. […] The post I’m Starting a New Cosmos DB App. What Security Do I Actually Need? appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Security

langchain-azure-cosmosdb python package for Azure Cosmos DB

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:15:19 Z

You can now build production-ready AI and agent applications faster using the new LangChain and LangGraph integration for Azure Cosmos DB. This Python package enables you to directly use Cosmos DB for vector and hybrid search, semantic caching, chat histo
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Scalable AI with Azure Cosmos DB: Bringing Generative AI to Enterprise Scale with Super Insight by AVASOFT

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:14:50 Z

Azure Cosmos DB enables scalable AI-driven document processing, addressing one of the biggest barriers to operational scale in today’s enterprise AI landscape. Organizations continue to manage massive volumes of structured and unstructured content—contracts, regulatory filings, operational records, images, and field documentation—yet many workflows remain fragmented, manual, and slow. Every month, the Scalable AI in Action […] The post Scalable AI with Azure Cosmos DB: Bringing Generative AI to Enterprise Scale with Super Insight by AVASOFT appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Shell—your new command line for data workflows

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:15 Z

Azure Cosmos DB Shell is now available in public preview, introducing a modern command-line experience with agentic capabilities powered by Model Context Protocol (MCP). You can now query, explore, and manage your data more efficiently through intelligent
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB spherical quantization for improved vector search

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:28 Z

Azure Cosmos DB now offers spherical quantization in public preview to help you achieve faster vector indexing with higher recall and accuracy at scale. Spherical quantization is an advanced vector compression technique designed to preserve search quality
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Announcing the Public Preview of Azure Cosmos DB Shell: Open-Source Power Meets AI-Driven Database Automation

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:29 Z

Today, we’re thrilled to announce the public preview of Azure Cosmos DB Shell – a powerful, open-source command-line interface that revolutionizes how developers interact with their Azure Cosmos DB databases. With integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server support, native agentic capabilities, and bash-like syntax, Azure Cosmos DB Shell transforms database management into an intelligent, developer-friendly […] The post Announcing the Public Preview of Azure Cosmos DB Shell: Open-Source Power Meets AI-Driven Database Automation appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Management

Introducing langchain-azure-cosmosdb: Build Agentic Apps and RAG with One Database

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:43:29 Z

Build AI Agents and RAG Applications with the New LangChain + LangGraph Connector for Azure Cosmos DB Building AI agents and RAG applications today means stitching together half a dozen services, a vector database, a chat history store, a checkpointer for agent state, a semantic cache, a long-term memory layer. Each adds operational overhead, latency, […] The post Introducing langchain-azure-cosmosdb: Build Agentic Apps and RAG with One Database appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories: Services

Announcing the Private Preview of Cosmos DB Azure RBAC Integration

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:13:59 Z

Introduction Managing access to Azure resources often means dealing with two separate permission models: one for management operations and another for data access. For Azure Cosmos DB customers, this split can increase complexity, slow down onboarding, and create confusion around governance and security boundaries. Today, we’re excited to announce the private preview of Integrated Azure […] The post Announcing the Private Preview of Cosmos DB Azure RBAC Integration appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Security, Management

Azure DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) for Banking: A Modern Customer 360 Approach

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:10:34 Z

Introduction: Transforming Customer Intelligence in Banking Every day, people interact with their bank across mobile apps, branches, call centers, ATMs, chatbots, and partner ecosystems. Each touchpoint holds a piece of the customer story but rarely the whole picture. For many institutions, these moments of truth get lost in a maze of legacy systems, disconnected business […] The post Azure DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility) for Banking: A Modern Customer 360 Approach appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Welcome to Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:07 Z

Today is the day. Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026, in partnership with AMD, is a free virtual developer event focused on building modern, scalable applications with Azure Cosmos DB. The agenda features Microsoft engineers, product team leaders, and members of the global developer community sharing real-world solutions, deep dives into the database engine, and hands-on […] The post Welcome to Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026 appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

7 tips to optimize Azure Cosmos DB costs for AI and agentic workloads

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:54:08 Z

AI apps and agentic workloads expose inefficiencies in your data layer faster than any previous generation of apps. You’re storing embeddings, serving low-latency retrieval, handling bursty traffic from chat and orchestration, and often operating across regions. Done right, Azure Cosmos DB can support these patterns with high performance and cost controls built in. Done wrong, […] The post 7 tips to optimize Azure Cosmos DB costs for AI and agentic workloads appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Regions & Datacenters

Dynamic data masking with Azure Cosmos DB

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:45:10 Z

Dynamic data masking (DDM) is a server-side, policy-based security feature in Azure Cosmos DB that helps your organization protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. DDM dynamically masks data for nonprivileged users, ensuring that sensitive informa
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Dynamic Data Masking for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:14 Z

Protecting sensitive data is a foundational requirement for modern applications. As organizations scale their use of Azure Cosmos DB across teams, environments, and workloads, controlling who can see sensitive information becomes increasingly important. Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. This capability […] The post General Availability: Dynamic Data Masking for Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Scalable AI with Azure Cosmos DB: Tredence Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) | March 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:46:06 Z

Azure Cosmos DB enables scalable AI-driven document processing, addressing one of the biggest barriers to operational scale in today’s enterprise AI landscape. Organizations continue to manage massive volumes of structured and unstructured content—contracts, regulatory filings, operational records, images, and field documentation—yet many workflows remain fragmented, manual, and slow. In the March edition of our Scalable […] The post Scalable AI with Azure Cosmos DB: Tredence Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) | March 2026 appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL will retire on March 31, 2029

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:45:08 Z

On March 31, 2029, Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL will be retired, and you'll need to migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Elastic Cluster by that date. Azure Database for PostgreSQL Elastic Cluster delivers the same distributed PostgreSQL capabilitie
Update Type: Deprecation, Services: Cosmos DB, Database for PostgreSQL, Categories: Retirements

Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric with private endpoints

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:39 Z

We're excited to announce that private endpoint support for Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric is now generally available. You can now unlock powerful analytics on your operational data while keeping your enhanced network security posture intac
Update Type: GA, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Plugin for Cursor

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:03:09 Z

We’re excited to announce the bringing AI-powered database expertise, best practices guidance, and live database connectivity directly into your coding workflow. Whether you’re designing a new data model, optimizing queries, or building a RAG application with vector search, the Cursor plugin gives your AI assistant deep knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB so you can write […] The post Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Plugin for Cursor appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB at FOSSASIA Summit 2026: Sessions, Conversations, and Community

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:24:05 Z

The FOSSASIA Summit 2026 was an incredible gathering of developers, open-source contributors, startups, and technology enthusiasts from across the region. This year, Azure Cosmos DB and Azure DocumentDB were present at the summit with both technical sessions and a dedicated booth, giving us a great opportunity to connect with the community and talk about building […] The post Azure Cosmos DB at FOSSASIA Summit 2026: Sessions, Conversations, and Community appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Now Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric with Private Networks

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:06 Z

We’re excited to announce the general availability of private network support for Azure Cosmos DB mirroring in Microsoft Fabric, enabling customers to replicate operational data into Fabric from Azure Cosmos DB accounts secured with private endpoints or virtual networks while continuing to operate within their existing network security models. As more organizations connect operational data […] The post Now Generally Available: Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric with Private Networks appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Security

A Look Ahead at Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026: From AI Agents to Global Scale

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:07:38 Z

Join us for Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026, a free global, virtual developer event focused on building modern applications with Azure Cosmos DB. Date: April 28, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PT Where: Streaming live on the Microsoft Developer YouTube channel, with additional sessions available on demand. Free Registration: aka.ms/cosmosconfreg Full details: aka.ms/azurecosmosdbconf Chat with […] The post A Look Ahead at Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026: From AI Agents to Global Scale appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Maximize Azure Cosmos DB Performance with Azure Advisor Recommendations

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:43 Z

In the first post of this series, we introduced how Azure Advisor helps Azure Cosmos DB users uncover opportunities to optimize efficiency and make smarter decisions. This follow-up dives deeper into one of the most important categories of guidance: performance. If you’ve ever dealt with skewed workloads, unexpected RU consumption, or queries that don’t scale […] The post Maximize Azure Cosmos DB Performance with Azure Advisor Recommendations appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Azure Advisor, Categories:

Building AI-Powered Apps with Azure Cosmos DB and the Vercel AI SDK

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:27:15 Z

The Vercel AI SDK is an open-source TypeScript toolkit that provides the core building blocks for integrating AI into any JavaScript application. It works with 20+ AI providers out of the box—including OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, and more—so you can write your code once and switch providers by changing a single import. At […] The post Building AI-Powered Apps with Azure Cosmos DB and the Vercel AI SDK appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories:

How to Enable Microsoft Entra ID for Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:38:42 Z

Strengthen Identity Security and Eliminate Account Keys Identity is becoming the new security perimeter. As organizations modernize their cloud applications, long‑lived secrets and shared keys introduce unnecessary risk. Azure Cosmos DB now fully supports Microsoft Entra ID for both control plane and data plane access, giving customers a secure, passwordless, least‑privilege alternative to legacy key‑based […] The post How to Enable Microsoft Entra ID for Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL) appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories: Security

Part 2: Building a Python CRUD API with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:10:30 Z

Series: Building Serverless Applications with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB In the first post of this series, we focused on establishing the fundamentals of serverless architecture by building and deploying a simple HTTP API using Azure Functions and FastAPI. The post centred on serverless compute, showing how Azure Functions handles execution, scaling, and infrastructure […] The post Part 2: Building a Python CRUD API with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer now supports Dark Mode

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:00:27 Z

If you spend time in the Azure Portal’s using Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer, you know it’s a “lots of screens, lots of tabs, lots of work happening” kind of place. So I’m excited to share a small upgrade that makes a big difference: Dark Mode is now supported in Cosmos DB Data Explorer. It […] The post Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer now supports Dark Mode appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap – From Burger to Bots – Agentic Apps with Cosmos DB and LangChain.js | Ep. 111

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:29:26 Z

In Episode 111 of Azure Cosmos DB TV, host Mark Brown is joined by Yohan Lasorsa to explore how developers can build agent-powered applications using a fully serverless architecture. This episode focuses on a practical, end-to-end example that demonstrates how transactional application data and AI-driven experiences can coexist on a single platform without introducing additional […] The post Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap – From Burger to Bots – Agentic Apps with Cosmos DB and LangChain.js | Ep. 111 appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:32:12 Z

Modern infrastructure work is increasingly agent driven, but only if your AI actually understands the platform you’re deploying. This guide shows how to turn GitHub Copilot CLI into an Azure Cosmos DB aware infrastructure expert by loading the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit. In under a minute, you’ll give Copilot deep, opinionated knowledge of Azure […] The post Accelerate Your Cosmos DB Infrastructure with GitHub Copilot CLI and Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap: Supercharging AI Agents with the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit (Ep. 110)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:30:02 Z

In Episode 110 of Azure Cosmos DB TV, host Mark Brown is joined by Sajeetharan Sinnathurai to explore how the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit is changing the way developers build, deploy, and scale AI agents using real application data. As agentic AI systems evolve, one challenge continues to surface: securely and consistently connecting AI […] The post Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap: Supercharging AI Agents with the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit (Ep. 110) appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit: Your AI Pair Programmer Just Got Smarter

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:16:17 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit is an open-source collection of skills that teaches your AI coding assistant (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Gemini CLI) expert-level Azure Cosmos DB best practices. Install with one command, get production-ready guidance instantly. The Challenge Every Azure Cosmos DB Developer Faces You’re building a new application with Azure Cosmos DB. […] The post Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit: Your AI Pair Programmer Just Got Smarter appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring with Private Endpoints

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:30:36 Z

Available now in Public Preview, you can configure Azure Cosmos DB accounts with virtual networks or private endpoints to work with Microsoft Fabric mirroring. This feature allows you to preserve your enhanced network security and seamlessly replicate you
Update Type: Preview, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric with Private Endpoints

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:09 Z

We are very excited to announce the public preview for private endpoint support for Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring with Microsoft Fabric mirroring. This feature allows you to preserve the enhanced network security on your data in Cosmos DB from virtual networks or private endpoints, allowing you to seamlessly replicate your operational data in Cosmos DB […] The post Public Preview: Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric with Private Endpoints appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Security

Use Azure SRE Agent with Azure Cosmos DB

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:30:05 Z

You can now simplify how you diagnose and resolve issues in your applications running on Azure Cosmos DB with the introduction of the Azure Cosmos DB Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Agent, built on the Azure SRE Agent platform. This new capability give
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, SRE Agent, Categories:

Long-term data retention up to 10 years: Announcing Private Preview of Azure Backup for Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:45:27 Z

Azure Backup for Azure Cosmos DB is a new option that lets you securely protect and recover your Azure Cosmos DB data for compliance, audit, and ransomware protection scenarios. It leverages Azure Backup’s vault isolation and Azure Cosmos DB’s native backup streams to deliver scalable, long-term data protection that meets regulatory requirements. How does it […] The post Long-term data retention up to 10 years: Announcing Private Preview of Azure Backup for Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Azure Backup, Categories: Compliance

Announcing: Dynamic Data Masking for Azure Cosmos DB

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:57 Z

Today marks a big step forward with the public preview of Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) for Azure Cosmos DB. This feature helps organizations protect sensitive data without requiring changes to application logic or database interactions. What is Dynamic Data Masking? Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) is a server-side, policy-driven security feature that automatically masks sensitive information […] The post Announcing: Dynamic Data Masking for Azure Cosmos DB (Preview) appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Security

Priority-Based Execution in Azure Cosmos DB

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:34 Z

Have you ever faced a situation where two different workloads share the same container, and one ends up slowing down the other? This is a common challenge for many of our customers running applications on Azure Cosmos DB. Imagine these scenarios: A background job consumes most of the throughput, leaving end users frustrated with high […] The post General Availability: Priority-Based Execution in Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing Preview of Online Copy Jobs in Azure Cosmos DB: Migrate Data with Minimal Downtime!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:33 Z

We are excited to announce the preview of Online Copy Jobs, a powerful new feature designed to make data migration between containers seamless and efficient with minimal downtime. With this feature, you can replicate data from a source to a destination container in real time without disrupting your applications. What is an online copy job? […] The post Announcing Preview of Online Copy Jobs in Azure Cosmos DB: Migrate Data with Minimal Downtime! appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric and Cosmos DB Mirroring

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:30:00 Z

Learn about the GA announcement for Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric and all of its amazing capabilities.
Update Type: GA, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Mirroring: SQL Server, PostgresSQL, Cosmos DB, Updates to Snowflake Mirroring and the Mirroring Ecosystem

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 Z

Data silos slow innovation. Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric eliminates those barriers by bringing operational data into OneLake without complex ETL pipelines. The result, near real-time AI and BI insights, unified governance, and a single source of truth across your organization – all at no cost! What’s Generally Available and why it matters: SQL Server 2016-2022 & SQL Server 2025 (Generally Available) Native mirroring for SQL Server … Continue reading “Mirroring: SQL Server, PostgresSQL, Cosmos DB, Updates to Snowflake Mirroring and the Mirroring Ecosystem (Generally Available)”
Update Type: GA, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure DocumentDB high-performance storage

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Now you can run bigger, faster workloads on fewer nodes using high-performance storage for Azure DocumentDB. This update delivers up to 64 TiB capacity, 80,000 IOPS, and 1,200 MB/s throughput per physical shard (node). Storage IOPS and throughput on Azure
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Support for Italian and Portuguese in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL full-text search

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL now supports Italian and Portuguese languages in full-text search, available today in public preview. This update adds to the list of supported languages, enabling you to build rich, language-aware search experiences that underst
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB MCP ToolKit for Microsoft Foundry Agent Service

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL now offers an MCP Toolkit that can be used with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service, available today in public preview. This new integration allows you to connect Microsoft Foundry Agents directly to data in Azure Cosmos DB. By dep
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Services

Fuzzy search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL full-text search

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL now supports fuzzy search in full-text search. With fuzzy search, you can deliver typo-tolerant, error-resilient search experiences directly within Azure Cosmos DB, helping your users find the right results even when queries or t
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Vector indexing performance improvements in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

This release gives you faster vector inserts and index builds in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, helping you reduce end-to-end ingestion and indexing times for large AI workloads. This improvement is powered by algorithmic enhancements to our vector indexing e
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Float16 data type for vector indexes in Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Azure Cosmos DB now supports float 16 data types for vector indexes. With this update, you can store and query vectors using half-precision floating-point numbers. Using float16 cuts storage usage in half compared to float32, while maintaining high retrie
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB for Visual Studio Code

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Developers today are building more intelligent, connected, and autonomous applications than ever before. From personalized chatbots and copilots to dynamic content engines and decision systems, data is the foundation of these agentic experiences. Azure C
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Now generally available, Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring in Fabric enables you to seamlessly integrate your existing operational workloads with the analytical capabilities of Microsoft Fabric. You can take advantage of the innovations in Fabric, running SQL que
Update Type: GA, Services: Power BI Embedded, Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Now generally available, Cosmos DB in Fabric enables you to build operational and analytical workloads in Microsoft Fabric. You can use the AI-features in Azure Cosmos DB plus the innovations in Fabric to run SQL queries over JSON data and build real-time
Update Type: GA, Services: Power BI Embedded, Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Index Advisor for Azure DocumentDB

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Integrated into the DocumentDB for VS Code extension, the Index Advisor enables you to view and debug database performance. It uses natural language to recommend optimal indexing and best practices for your MongoDB workloads. Learn more.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Priority-based execution in Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

You can now enable priority-based execution in Azure Cosmos DB to ensure that high-priority requests are favored during periods of contention. The system will throttle low-priority requests first, allowing high-priority operations to proceed on a best-eff
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Analytics

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

You can now unify insights across your entire Azure Cosmos DB footprint using Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Analytics, available in public preview. Fleet Analytics helps you manage data across multiple accounts, subscriptions, and workloads, providing large-scale
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB fleet pools

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Now you can more easily operate your Azure Cosmos DB accounts at scale. Azure Cosmos DB fleet pools give you new capabilities when building multitenant software as a service (SaaS) applications. You can simplify capacity management by creating a pool of
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure DocumentDB - an open-source, MongoDB-compatible document database service for hybrid and multicloud

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Microsoft is announcing the general availability of Azure DocumentDB, a fully managed document database service built on the open-source, MongoDB-compatible DocumentDB, now governed by the Linux Foundation. Formerly known as Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (v
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories: Services

Dynamic data masking with Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

You can now help protect sensitive data from unauthorized access using dynamic data masking (DDM), a server-side, policy-based security feature in Azure Cosmos DB. DDM dynamically masks data for non-privileged users, ensuring that sensitive information is
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Online and offline migrations in Azure DocumentDB Migration extension

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

You can now migrate MongoDB workloads to Azure DocumentDB using the new Azure DocumentDB Migration extension for Visual Studio Code—now available in public preview. This seamless, zero-cost migration supports both online and offline modes, simplifying and
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Online migration from Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB RU to Azure DocumentDB

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:01:02 Z

Announcing the general availability of seamless, self-serve online migrations from Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB RU to Azure DocumentDB—directly from the Azure portal. With this release, your organization can modernize its MongoDB workloads with zero downti
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Extension for VS Code Now Generally Available

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:47 Z

We’re thrilled to announce the general availability (GA) of the Azure Cosmos DB extension for Visual Studio Code! This powerful extension brings enterprise-grade database management directly into your development environment, making it easier than ever to build, test, and deploy applications powered by Azure Cosmos DB. As a Cosmos DB developer, you know […] The post Azure Cosmos DB Extension for VS Code Now Generally Available appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Management

Now Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Pools

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:37 Z

We’re excited to announce two updates to Azure Cosmos DB fleets: Fleet pools – now generally available Fleet analytics – now in public preview Azure Cosmos DB fleets enables developers to build scalable, isolated, and cost-effective multi-tenant or Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. Today, many SaaS providers using Azure Cosmos DB isolate each tenant […] The post Now Generally Available: Azure Cosmos DB Fleet Pools appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Services

Announcing: GA of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric and Cosmos Mirroring

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:19 Z

We’re excited to announce that Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric and Cosmos DB Mirroring are now Generally Available, uniting your operational and analytical data in one platform. You can now analyze live Cosmos DB data directly in Fabric—no complex or costly ETL required. Data stays in sync in OneLake, providing a single source of truth for real-time and historical insights. Write queries using T-SQL from a SQL Endpoint or use Python and Spark Notebooks in […] The post Announcing: GA of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric and Cosmos Mirroring appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit: Empowering AI Agents with Azure Cosmos DB Intelligence

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:16 Z

We’re excited to announce the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit in public preview. This open-source implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) gives AI agents and LLMs direct, secure access to Azure Cosmos DB. The toolkit bridges intelligent applications and globally distributed databases, enabling AI agents to query, search, and understand data autonomously. The MCP […] The post Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit: Empowering AI Agents with Azure Cosmos DB Intelligence appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Online container copy in Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:16 Z

You can now minimize downtime when you copy data across containers in Azure Cosmos DB accounts. You can use online container copy in Azure Cosmos DB to copy data from one container to another in real time. Your application using the source container remai
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

What’s New in Semantic Search for Azure Cosmos DB at Ignite 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:07 Z

We’re excited to introduce new capabilities and performance improvements for vector and full-text search in Azure Cosmos DB. These updates make it easier for developers and architects to build semantic search experiences and generative AI applications on the world’s most scalable NoSQL database. Note: These new capabilities are actively rolling out. As a result, they […] The post What’s New in Semantic Search for Azure Cosmos DB at Ignite 2025 appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB Migration from MongoDB (RU) to Azure DocumentDB Is Now Generally Available!

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:05 Z

After a successful public preview, we’re excited to announce the General Availability (GA) of online migration from RU-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB to Azure DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility). This capability makes migration fast, simple, and cost-free—all through the Azure portal. Why This Matters If you’re running workloads on RU-based Cosmos DB for MongoDB, you […] The post Azure Cosmos DB Migration from MongoDB (RU) to Azure DocumentDB Is Now Generally Available! appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Query Advisor in Azure Cosmos DB

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:26 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL includes Query Advisor, now generally available in the .NET SDK. Query Advisor helps you write faster, more efficient queries by analyzing your query structure and providing clear, actionable recommendations. It identifies ways t
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

ORDER BY ST_DISTANCE in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL Geospatial Queries

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:26 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL now supports ORDER BY ST_DISTANCE for geospatial queries, now generally available. With this feature, you can sort query results by their distance from a given point or GeoJSON object directly within Azure Cosmos DB. You no longe
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Open Source: Announcing the DocumentDB Kubernetes Operator

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:17 Z

Now you can use the open-source DocumentDB Kubernetes Operator to run DocumentDB on Kubernetes. DocumentDB is a Mongo-DB–compatible, open-source document database built on PostgreSQL. The operator extends Kubernetes with custom resource definitions (CRDs)
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Kubernetes Service, Cosmos DB, Database for PostgreSQL, Categories: Open Source

Announcing latest Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK: Powering the Future of AI with OpenAI

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:18 Z

We’re thrilled to announce the stable release of Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK version 4.14.0! This release brings together months of innovation and collaboration, featuring ground-breaking capabilities that have been battle-tested in production environments. Many of these features were developed in close partnership with OpenAI, who rely heavily on Cosmos DB to store chat data […] The post Announcing latest Azure Cosmos DB Python SDK: Powering the Future of AI with OpenAI appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Introducing the New VS Code Extension for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:05:22 Z

We’re excited to share that the Azure Databases extension for Visual Studio Code is now officially rebranded as the Azure Cosmos DB extension! Why the Change? This rebranding is part of our effort to provide dedicated, streamlined tooling for each Azure database service. Similar to our extensions for MongoDB and PostgreSQL, the new […] The post Introducing the New VS Code Extension for Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Database for PostgreSQL, Categories: Services

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) same-region replica cluster

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:45:05 Z

You can now create a replica cluster of your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) in the same region where the primary cluster is hosted. This replica is continuously synchronized with the primary (read-write) cluster, ensuring data consistency. Same-regio
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) encryption with customer-managed key

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:30:10 Z

Data stored in your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) cluster is automatically and seamlessly encrypted with keys managed by Microsoft. Now, in addition to this service-managed key encryption (SMK), you have the option to add another layer of security b
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Account Overview Hub

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:26 Z

A Simpler Way to Navigate, Learn, and Optimize your Azure Cosmos DB Account within the Azure Portal. Whether you are just getting started with Azure Cosmos DB or managing a production workload, finding the right tools and guidance in the Azure portal should be simple. The new Cosmos DB Account Overview Hub makes that possible. […] The post Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Account Overview Hub appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)—add shards and rebalance data

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:53 Z

Now you can add physical shards as your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) clusters grow. Thanks to the elasticity of compute and storage configurations in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore), a single physical shard (node) typically delivers the desired
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) encryption with customer-managed key

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:27 Z

Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:45:47 Z

Take advantage of the innovations in Fabric to unify your operational data and analytics in OneLake using real-time intelligence, Copilot-powered Microsoft Power BI, and SQL queries—without having to stitch together separate services. At Microsoft Build 2
Update Type: Preview, Services: Power BI Embedded, Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Announcing Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Preview) with New Capabilities!

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:00:00 Z

We’re excited to unveil the open Public Preview of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric, now available for everyone! Since our initial announcement at Microsoft Build 2025, we’ve introduced an array of powerful new features to enhance your data workflows. With this release, you can seamlessly access and analyze your operational data across the Fabric ecosystem. […] The post Announcing Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Preview) with New Capabilities! appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Announcing Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric Featuring New Capabilities! (Preview)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 Z

The Preview of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric, is now available to all users. Following its initial announcement at Microsoft Build 2025, several new capabilities have been added to improve data workflows. With this release, you can seamlessly access and analyze your operational data across the Fabric ecosystem. Leverage Real-Time Intelligence, Copilot-powered Power BI, and … Continue reading “Announcing Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric Featuring New Capabilities! (Preview)”
Update Type: Preview, Services: Power BI Embedded, Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Secondary users for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:55 Z

We are excited to announce that Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) clusters now support secondary users, enabling more flexible and granular access control for your database. Previously, each cluster could have only one user with full privileges, limitin
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) trigger and bindings for Azure Functions

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:45:10 Z

Integration between Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) is now available in public preview. You can now respond to changes in your collections using Azure Functions triggers and bindings, enabling you to easily build real-time, event-d
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB JavaScript SDK 4.0

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:45:10 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB JavaScript SDK 4.0 is now generally available. This major update brings a range of enhancements to help you build more efficient and scalable applications, whether you're working with large datasets, securing sensitive information, or
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features, SDK and Tools

Microsoft DocumentDB Docker Image

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:45:10 Z

Introducing the Microsoft DocumentDB Docker Image, a local development environment you can use to build and test apps with DocumentDB. This image simulates the DocumentDB on your local machine, providing a fast, cost-effective, and isolated environment fo
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Announcing General Availability of JavaScript SDK v4 for Azure Cosmos DB

Fri, 23 May 2025 22:00:10 Z

We’re excited to launch version 4 of the Azure Cosmos DB JavaScript SDK! This update delivers major improvements that make it easier and faster to build high-performance apps with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL API. Version 4 is available now and targets Node.js v18 and above, introducing a host of new capabilities, including: Improved […] The post Announcing General Availability of JavaScript SDK v4 for Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Now in Public Preview: Azure Functions Trigger for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore

Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:53 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB trigger for Azure Functions is now in public preview—available for C# Azure Functions using Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore! This new capability allows developers to easily trigger Azure Functions in response to changes in a MongoDB vCore collection, making it simple to build real-time, event-driven applications with minimal setup. […] The post Now in Public Preview: Azure Functions Trigger for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Change streams for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)

Fri, 23 May 2025 02:45:39 Z

Now you can easily capture real-time data changes using change streams in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore). This new capability eliminates polling overhead and enables real-time analytics, automation, and synchronization across distributed systems. And
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Streamlined Document Ingestion into Azure Cosmos DB with Azure Logic Apps

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:30:38 Z

Announcing the public preview of native integration between Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Logic Apps for document ingestion enabling a faster, low-code path to bring your data into Cosmos DB from a wide variety of sources. With out-of-the-box templates and c
Update Type: Preview, Services: Logic Apps, Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Generally Available: Seamless Migration from Serverless to Provisioned Throughput in Azure Cosmos DB

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:00:03 Z

We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of a highly requested capability in Azure Cosmos DB: the ability to migrate from serverless to provisioned throughput mode—without manual recreation, or downtime. This release builds on the momentum of our public preview and is now fully supported across all regions. Why it matters Azure Cosmos […] The post Generally Available: Seamless Migration from Serverless to Provisioned Throughput in Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Regions & Datacenters

Public Preview: Shape and Control Workloads with Throughput Buckets in Azure Cosmos DB

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:38 Z

Imagine your application is processing customer checkouts in real-time, while a background process synchronizes data for reporting. Suddenly, the seamless user experience falters because the sync job consumes more RU/s than anticipated. Many teams face a common challenge: multiple workloads share the same container resources, yet each has different performance requirements. We’re excited to introduce […] The post Public Preview: Shape and Control Workloads with Throughput Buckets in Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

DiskANN and Filtered Vector Search are Now Generally Available in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:00:13 Z

We’re excited to announce general availability of DiskANN and Filtered Vector Search on Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore), starting with M30 cluster tiers and above. You can now use these features in production to store and query vector embeddings directly alongside your operational data—efficiently and in one integrated vector database. DiskANN Indexing: Scaling Vector […] The post DiskANN and Filtered Vector Search are Now Generally Available in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

General Availability of Change Streams in vCore-Based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:25 Z

We’re excited to announce the general availability (GA) of Change Streams for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)—empowering developers to build real-time, event-driven applications with ease and scale. With Change Streams now in GA, your applications can react instantly to data changes in the database, enabling low-latency use cases such as live dashboards, alerting systems, […] The post General Availability of Change Streams in vCore-Based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announced at Build 2025: Foundry connection for Azure Cosmos DB, Global Secondary Index, full-text search, and more

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:53:02 Z

The countdown to innovation has begun: Day 1 of Microsoft Build 2025 bought several new announcements, demos, and live coding sessions to in-person and online audiences, showcasing the potential of cloud-native and AI-driven applications. Azure Cosmos BD is at the forefront of this innovation. From powering multi-agent applications and unlocking high-speed analytics to delivering new […] The post Announced at Build 2025: Foundry connection for Azure Cosmos DB, Global Secondary Index, full-text search, and more appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Filtered Vector Search with DiskANN

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:30:06 Z

You can now use filtered DiskANN in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL to run fast, filter-aware vector searches that adapt dynamically to your data and query shape. Filtered DiskANN delivers even lower latency, higher recall, and lower cost efficiency on filtered
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

🚀 Announcement: Azure Logic Apps Document Indexer in Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 20 May 2025 17:28:00 Z

We’re excited to announce the public preview of Azure Logic Apps as a document indexer for Azure Cosmos DB! With this release, you can now use Logic Apps connectors and templates to ingest document...
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Throughput buckets in Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:15:54 Z

You can control your application's throughput consumption by configuring throughput buckets in a container and specifying a maximum throughput percentage for each one. When a bucket exceeds its assigned limit, incoming requests are throttled to maintain i
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Per Partition Automatic Failover for Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 19 May 2025 23:00:56 Z

Azure Cosmos DB is renowned for its active-active resiliency, allowing write operations to any region by trading off consistency for 99.999% availability. We are pleased to announce that we have now expanded active-active support to strong consistency thr
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Document indexing with Azure Logic Apps and Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:15:41 Z

You can now quickly turn documents into searchable data using new Azure Logic Apps workflow templates designed to streamline semantic search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. With just a few clicks, you can extract text from files—including PDFs, Microsoft Of
Update Type: Preview, Services: Logic Apps, Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Categories: Features

Filtered vector search in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:41 Z

Filtered vector search is now generally available in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore). With this release, you can narrow down your search space, filtering before running a vector search to make results more accurate and performance significantly faster
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

At-scale Insights dashboard for Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:41 Z

The redesign of the At-scale Insights dashboard for Azure Cosmos DB provides a central view for monitoring Azure Cosmos DB workloads, along with new features and integrations to help you manage your resources at scale. The updated dashboard enables you to
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Azure Monitor, Categories: Features

Aggregated diagnostics Logs for Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:41 Z

The Aggregated Diagnostics Logs (Preview) feature is designed to deliver significant cost savings and enhanced troubleshooting capabilities with Azure Cosmos DB diagnostics logs. Traditionally, logging detailed per-request traces in the diagnostics logs c
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB JavaScript SDK 4.0

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:45:03 Z

Change capacity mode from serverless to provisioned throughput in Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:45:03 Z

You can now change the capacity mode of an Azure Cosmos DB account from serverless to provisioned capacity in-place using the Azure portal or Azure CLI. This new capability makes it easy for you to transition to the performance and comprehensive service-l
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Full text and hybrid search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:45:03 Z

Native full-text and hybrid search capabilities in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL are now generally available. You can now seamlessly build advanced search and GenAI scenarios without relying on external search services. Key capabilities include: Full-text se
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Vector search in DocumentDB

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

Vector search is now generally available in DocumentDB, the open-source engine powering vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. With this feature, you can build smarter applications that go beyond keyword search. Vector search helps you find similar item
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

DiskANN in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

DiskANN is now generally available in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, giving you powerful vector search capabilities directly within your database. This means you can now build intelligent applications that search across high-dimensional vector d
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Visual Studio Code extension for DocumentDB

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

The DocumentDB Visual Studio Code extension is now available in public preview. This free, open-source extension integrates seamlessly into VS Code, giving you a powerful and intuitive graphical user interface for managing databases across various environ
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB global secondary index

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB global secondary index public preview now offers more functionality to optimize queries and help you get started. Previously known as materialized views, global secondary indexes are read-only containers that automatically sync data fr
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB fleets

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

Now you can more easily operate your Azure Cosmos DB accounts at scale. Azure Cosmos DB fleets give you new capabilities when building multitenant software as a service (SaaS) applications. You can simplify capacity management by creating a pool of throu
Update Type: Preview, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB integration in Azure AI Agent Service

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

When designing and customizing AI apps and agents, you can now use the data stored in your Azure Cosmos DB accounts to power AI solutions built in Azure AI Foundry. Azure Cosmos DB is the first Azure database able to power Azure AI Foundry agents and mod
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure AI Services, Azure AI Foundry, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features, Services

Phrase search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

You can now use phrase search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL to find exact sequences of words. This capability makes your full-text search more precise and powerful. With phrase search, your applications can match entire phrases rather than just individual
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Multiple-language full-text search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

You can now perform full-text search and scoring in multiple languages with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. Previously limited to English, full-text indexing and BM25-based ranking now support a growing set of languages, enabling you to build intelligent, mult
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Fuzzy text search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

You can now use fuzzy search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL to deliver more flexible and forgiving search experiences—directly within your database. With fuzzy search in public preview, your applications can return relevant results even when users make typo
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Microsoft Entra ID for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore)

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) now supports authentication via Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security and simplifying identity management. With this update, you can now add Entra ID accounts directly to your MongoDB vCore clusters and use them for se
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories: Features

Migrate from Azure Cosmos DB Mongo DB RU-based to vCore-based via Azure portal

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:15:23 Z

We are introducing a cost-effective, simple, and efficient solution for migrating from RU-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB to vCore-based. You can now move to vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB at no cost using the Azure portal, with no additional r
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

SDK type bindings in Azure Functions for Azure Blob Storage, Azure Service Bus, Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Event Hubs

Mon, 19 May 2025 17:00:33 Z

Azure Functions triggers and bindings enable you to easily integrate event and data sources with function applications. This feature enables you to use types from service SDKs and frameworks, providing more capability beyond what is currently offered.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Service Bus, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Event Hubs, Categories: Features, Services, SDK and Tools

New Generally Available and Preview Search Capabilities in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:51 Z

At Microsoft Build 2025, we’re excited to announce general availability of search capabilities for Azure Cosmos DB, including full-text and hybrid search, enabling developers to build highly performant, scalable, and intelligent applications. We’re also introducing new preview enhancements such as multi-language support and fuzzy search, further enriching search accuracy and flexibility across the globe. To […] The post New Generally Available and Preview Search Capabilities in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

What’s new in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL at Microsoft Build 2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:41 Z

Building modern, scalable applications often comes with the challenge of mat’s new in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL at Microsoft Build 2025anaging and scaling your database infrastructure. That’s exactly why we built Azure Cosmos DB – to provide a fast, flexible NoSQL database service that frees you from the operational heavy lifting. With automatic scaling, […] The post What’s new in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL at Microsoft Build 2025 appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Services

Announcing Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 Z

Announcing preview of Cosmos DB in Microsoft Fabric. Cosmos DB makes it easy to build AI apps, offering a database that scales automatically, deeply integrated with OneLake ad and is secure right out of the box. It’s built on scalability and performance of Azure Cosmos DB.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Data API in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 07 May 2025 17:00:44 Z

Now you can interact with your Mongo DB data directly from your applications through a simple RESTful, HTTPS interface. The Data API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for Mongo DB eliminates the need for traditional database drivers or complex queries. The
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Fabric Mirroring for Azure Cosmos DB: Public Preview Refresh Now Live with New Features

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:49 Z

We’re thrilled to announce the latest refresh of Fabric Mirroring for Azure Cosmos DB, now available with several powerful new features that enhance your data analytics infrastructure. This update significantly improves the experience, making it easier than ever to replicate your Azure Cosmos DB data into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric—giving you more control and flexibility […] The post Fabric Mirroring for Azure Cosmos DB: Public Preview Refresh Now Live with New Features appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

General Availability for Data API in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:09 Z

Title: General Availability for Data API in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB We’re excited to announce the general availability of the Data API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB! Overview The Data API is a RESTful HTTPS interface that enables developers to interact with their MongoDB data hosted in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB […] The post General Availability for Data API in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Sharded DiskANN in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:15:29 Z

Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL introduces sharded DiskANN, a powerful feature enhancing your vector search experience. Sharding partitions a DiskANN vector index into smaller, more manageable segments. By simply defining the VectorIndexShardKey parameter in yo
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Support for Mongo 8.0 on vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:15:29 Z

You can now use MongoDB version 8.0 on vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. This release provides access to the latest MongoDB features, helping you build and manage your applications more efficiently. Learn more.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Introducing Region Selection in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer for NoSQL Accounts

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:56:09 Z

You asked—we delivered! Users can now manually select the region Data Explorer sends requests to! When you use Entra Authentication with NoSQL accounts, you can now enable the Region Selection option in settings. This new capability gives you precise control over where your requests are sent, helping you test, troubleshoot, and optimize performance by targeting […] The post Introducing Region Selection in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer for NoSQL Accounts appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories:

Self-serve enablement for all versions and deletes mode in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:45:39 Z

You can now enable all versions and deletes change feed mode on your Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL accounts without registering your subscription for the Preview. Before enabling this change feed mode, continuous backups must be turned on in your account. You
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Power BI Connector for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:45:39 Z

The new Power BI connector for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB simplifies integration. You can now connect Power BI and vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB using DirectQuery mode, allowing you to query your live data. Learn more.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Power BI Embedded, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Unlock Real-Time Insights: Power BI Integration with Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore Now in Public Preview!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:54:31 Z

We are excited to introduce Power BI integration for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore. This certified solution brings your operational data to life through real-time dashboards, directly in the Power BI interface that your analytics teams already love. You can now connect Power BI Desktop directly to your Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore […] The post Unlock Real-Time Insights: Power BI Integration with Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore Now in Public Preview! appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Power BI Embedded, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Autoscale for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:30:36 Z

Now you can handle peak loads effortlessly without overprovisioning using the new autoscale capability, currently available for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. Autoscaling gives you instantaneous scalability—your database can quickly adapt to cha
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Point-in-Time Restore Capability for Multiregion Write Accounts in Azure Cosmos DB

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:15:48 Z

Now you can perform point-in-time restore for multiregion write accounts so you can restore data in a granular fashion up to latest restorable time. With this feature, you can create multiregion write accounts with point-in-time restore capability in Azur
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Entry-Level Tiers (M10/M20) with vCore-Based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:45:01 Z

We’re making it easier for you to get started with vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB by introducing support for M10 and M20 tiers. Now, you can build and scale your applications at a lower starting cost while enjoying the flexibility and performance
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB Rust SDK

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:16 Z

The Azure Cosmos DB Rust Software Development Kit (SDK) is now in public preview. You can use the Rust SDK to connect to an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account and perform operations on databases, containers, and items. In addition to creating, reading, upd
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories: Features, SDK and Tools

Announcing the Public Preview of the Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Rust!

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:14 Z

We’re excited to announce the public preview of the Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Rust, a native Rust SDK that enables developers to interact with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL accounts from their Rust applications. Following the release of Azure SDK for Rust Beta, the Azure Cosmos DB Rust SDK provides an idiomatic API for […] The post Announcing the Public Preview of the Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Rust! appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Automatic Embedding Generation in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:45:27 Z

Boost your AI-driven applications by generating vector embeddings directly within in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB using Azure OpenAI Service. This feature streamlines workflows for recommendation systems, semantic search, and other machine lear
Update Type: Preview, Services: Azure AI Services, Machine Learning, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Transition from Azure Data Studio to Visual Studio Code

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:30:07 Z

Azure Data Studio (ADS) will be officially retired on February 28, 2026, to streamline development efforts and improve the user experience in Visual Studio Code (VS Code). VS Code will become the recommended cross-platform tool for developers building bac
Update Type: Deprecation, Services: Virtual Machines, Cosmos DB, SQL Database, Database for PostgreSQL, Categories: Retirements

Building a Cryptographically Secure Product Licensing System on Azure Functions and Cosmos DB

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:38:00 Z

Update Type: Announcement, Services: Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ for Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:48:40 Z

Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ provides a data access layer that enables you to query multiple data sources quickly and efficiently using a widely adopted and familiar API technology. This API abstracts the specifics of backend data sources, allowing you to focus on your application’s logic and deliver all the data a client needs in … Continue reading “Microsoft Fabric API for GraphQL™ for Azure Cosmos DB Mirroring”
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Microsoft Fabric, Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing Azure Cosmos DB Integration with Spring AI and Langchain4J!

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:00:11 Z

We’re continuing to simplify AI app development by integrating Azure Cosmos DB’s cost-effective and scalable vector search directly with Spring AI and LangChain4J! These frameworks empower Java developers to efficiently manage fast and accurate data retrieval with Azure Cosmos DB’s scalability and efficient vector indexing and search capabilities, allowing for efficient handling of high-dimensional vectors. […] The post Announcing Azure Cosmos DB Integration with Spring AI and Langchain4J! appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB—up to 32 TiB storage

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:15:37 Z

Higher capacity storage with higher IOPS enables you to host larger workloads on your vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB cluster. Now when you provision new clusters, you can help elevate performance by choosing from 8 TiB, 16 TiB, and 32 TiB with 16
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Cross-region replication in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:15:37 Z

With new support for cross-region disaster recovery in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB, you can create a replica of a cluster in another region. This cluster replica is continuously updated with the data written in the primary region. In the rare
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB multishard clusters

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:15:37 Z

You can now use up to five physical shards on your vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB clusters. An increased number of shards in a cluster enables you to host larger workloads and get elevated performance through higher concurrency. When you crea
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Visual Studio Code extension for Azure Cosmos DB

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:30:38 Z

We’re excited to announce a new VS Code extension for Azure Cosmos DB. Now you can connect, query, and manage your Azure Cosmos DB resources directly within VS Code, streamlining your workflow. Learn more.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Replicating Azure Cosmos DB into Azure Databricks using CDC

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:11:00 Z

Update Type: Announcement, Services: Databricks, Cosmos DB, Categories:

New Linux-based Azure Cosmos DB Emulator

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:53 Z

Check out the new Azure Cosmos DB Emulator for Mac developers and give us your feedback. The emulator supports Mac ARM64 and x86 architectures and is optimized for Linux-based continuous improvement and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems—giving you a g
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Autoscale in vCore based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:53 Z

Now you can handle peak loads effortlessly without overprovisioning using the new autoscale capability, currently available in preview for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. Autoscaling gives you instantaneous scalability—your database can quickly a
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Network security perimeter with Azure Cosmos DB

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:53 Z

Network security perimeter allows Azure PaaS resources to communicate within an explicit trusted boundary. External access can be limited based on network controls defined across all private link resources within a perimeter.  All resources inside a perim
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features, Security

Introducing the new Linux-based Azure Cosmos DB Emulator (Preview)

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:00:33 Z

We are excited to announce the preview release of the new Linux-based Azure Cosmos DB Emulator! This latest version is built to provide faster startup times and broader platform compatibility, addressing one of the most requested features in the Azure Cosmos DB User Voice community. The emulator can now seamlessly run on Apple silicon and […] The post Introducing the new Linux-based Azure Cosmos DB Emulator (Preview) appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Data API in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:00:05 Z

We’re excited to announce the public preview of the Data API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. The Data API provides a flexible and powerful way to interact with your database through HTTP-based API calls. Learn more.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

DiskANN vector indexing and search in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:15:23 Z

We’re excited to announce the public preview of DiskANN with filtering in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. With DiskANN, you can perform large-scale vector searches while reducing memory usage by up to 10 times compared to other algorithms like IV
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Vector search in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:35 Z

Now generally available in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL, vector search enables your applications to perform high-dimensional vector similarity searches. You can take advantage of advanced AI scenarios including semantic search, Retrieval Augmented Generation
Update Type: GA, Services: Azure AI Services, Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

DiskANN in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:35 Z

We're excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft DiskANN vector index in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL. With this cutting-edge vector index type, you can perform fast, accurate vector similarity searches at any scale. With this release, you get
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Autoscale in public preview for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:30:57 Z

Managing workloads with unpredictable spikes can be a real challenge, especially when it comes to ensuring your database can handle sudden surges in traffic. Often, this leads to overprovisioning resources to play it safe, resulting in higher costs and wasted capacity. But what if there was a better way? We’re excited to introduce Autoscale for […] The post Autoscale in public preview for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Introducing Network Security Perimeter for Azure Cosmos DB: A New Way to Enhance Application Security

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:30:54 Z

Security is essential for any application, and we are pleased to announce the public preview of Azure Network Security Perimeter, a feature that lets Azure Cosmos DB customers enhance their application security by creating a logical network boundary that isolates your applications network from external networks, such as the internet. Network security perimeter provides an […] The post Introducing Network Security Perimeter for Azure Cosmos DB: A New Way to Enhance Application Security appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Security

Data API Public Preview in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:30:54 Z

We’re excited to announce that the Data API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB is now in public preview. This Data API offers a flexible and powerful way for you to interact with your database using HTTP-based API calls.Data API The Data API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB lets you work with […] The post Data API Public Preview in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Public Preview: Vector Search in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB with DiskANN

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:30:34 Z

We’re excited to announce the preview of DiskANN vector indexing for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB! This feature empowers you to perform efficient, low-latency searches on large vector datasets, making it perfect for scaling applications that depend on fast similarity searches—like recommendation engines, document retrieval, and AI insights. With DiskANN, you can “do more with […] The post Public Preview: Vector Search in Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB with DiskANN appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Change Streams in public preview for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:30:31 Z

Change streams provide a real-time flow of database changes from your database to your application. This feature enables the development of reactive applications by allowing you to subscribe to database changes. Configuring Change Streams To get started with change streams, let’s look at an example code snippet that initiates a change stream on the exampleCollection […] The post Change Streams in public preview for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Announcing Public Preview: VS Code Extension for Azure Cosmos DB

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:30:11 Z

We’re excited to announce the public preview of the latest update to the Azure Databases Visual Studio Code extension, which brings the full power of Azure Cosmos DB to your favorite editor! This extension integrates a robust GUI right into Visual Studio Code, allowing you to connect, query, and manage your Azure Cosmos DB resources […] The post Announcing Public Preview: VS Code Extension for Azure Cosmos DB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories:

Visual Studio Code extension for Azure Cosmos DB

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:46 Z

Read and read/write privileges for secondary users in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:00:46 Z

Now vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB supports the integration of role-based access control (RBAC) to grant secondary users read/read-write privileges. Administrators have more granular access control. They can assign specific roles to users who req
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Cosmos DB vector database integration with LangChain.js

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:53 Z

We’re excited to introduce LangChain.js integration with Azure Cosmos DB. You can use this powerful combination to efficiently manage fast and accurate data retrieval with greater ease in your JavaScript applications. The new LangChain.js integration make
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Resource Manager API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:30:03 Z

Now generally available: vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB with an API for cluster management, offering you scalable, high-performance clusters on Azure. With this release, you can programmatically manage your vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Azure Resource Manager API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:28 Z

Enhanced error messaging in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:28 Z

You can now debug queries more efficiently with the improved error messaging in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer. This release addresses common challenges, such as syntax errors, invalid operators, parameters, or typos that previously resulted in generic, t
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories: Features

Generally Available: Enhanced error messaging in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z

Debug queries more efficiently with the improved error messaging in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories: Features

Generally Available: Azure Cosmos DB vector database integration with LangChain.js

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z

Power your AI JavaScript apps with Azure Cosmos DB vector database capabilities.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Generally Available: Azure Resource Manager API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z

Unlock scalable, high-performance MongoDB clusters with new API for Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Automating document indexing into Azure Cosmos DB with Logic Apps

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:41:09 Z

Introduction Effectively managing large document volumes is essential for modern applications, particularly to maintain fast and reliable querying. With Azure Logic Apps, you can now automate document indexing into Azure Cosmos DB, in addition to the existing capability of indexing in AI Search, offering the flexibility to use either service as a vector store. Logic Apps offers a rich set of connectors that allow seamless integration with various document sources such as Azure Blob Storage, SharePoint, and OneDrive, enabling automated workflows for document ingestion from multiple locations. Whether you're working with PDFs, Word documents, or structured data files like CSVs, Logic Apps supports parsing different document types efficiently. For larger documents, Logic Apps can also implement chunking, breaking down files into manageable parts to optimize processing and indexing. This ensures even complex or large datasets are handled smoothly without overwhelming system resources. In terms of integration with Azure Cosmos DB, the Logic Apps Cosmos DB connector supports multiple authentication methods, including Managed Identity, Shared Key Authentication, and Azure Active Directory OAuth, providing flexibility depending on your security requirements. Additionally, Logic Apps can meet various networking needs, such as integrating with private endpoints or using VNet integration to secure communication between services. In this post, we’ll walk through a scenario where Logic Apps automates the ingestion and indexing of documents, such as PDFs, into Azure Cosmos DB. This approach not only reduces operational overhead but also ensures that your data remains highly accessible and queryable. Why use Logic Apps for document indexing in Cosmos DB? Automated Workflows: By automating document indexing, you eliminate manual tasks and ensure that documents are indexed as soon as they are uploaded. Scalability: As your document volume grows, Azure Cosmos DB’s global distribut
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Virtual Network, Azure Storage, Categories: Security, Services

Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer custom column selector and filter history

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z

Manage your data more easily using the new custom column selector and filter history features in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer. You can customize your data views by selecting specific columns that matter most to you, streamlining your workflow. Additional
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories: Features

Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server flexible maintenance

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z

Take control of your schedule with flexible maintenance, now generally available. You can reschedule Azure Database for MySQL – Flexible Server maintenance activities to a time that best suits your business operations. With a maximum 30-day reschedule win
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Database for MySQL, Categories: Features

Dedicated gateway RBAC support and a new request option

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:00:00 Z

Get more flexibility in how you authenticate to the dedicated gateway as well as which dedicated gateway requests use the integrated cache. Support for RBAC authentication using Microsoft Entra ID allows you to connect to the dedicated gateway without rel
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories: Features

Public Preview: vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB—up to 32 TiB storage

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z

Get up to 32 TiB and up to 20,000 IOPS per physical shard for larger workloads.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Public Preview: vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB multishard, cross-region replication

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z

Cross-region replication on multishard clusters enables disaster recovery and read scalability for larger workloads.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Public Preview: vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB multishard clusters

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z

Support larger workloads and get improved performance with mMultishard vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB clusters.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: Features

Generally Available: Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer custom column selector and filter history

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z

Easily customize Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer views using new custom column selector and filter history.
Update Type: GA, Services: Cosmos DB, Data Explorer, Categories: Features

Introducing RBAC Authentication and more for the Azure Cosmos DB Integrated Cache

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:00:46 Z

We’re excited to announce new features for the Azure Cosmos DB! The integrated cache is built into the dedicated gateway, and now there’s new ways to authenticate your requests. Security is top of mind for many organizations, and you can now use Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) with Microsoft Entra ID to authenticate to the dedicated […] The post Introducing RBAC Authentication and more for the Azure Cosmos DB Integrated Cache appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Announcement, Services: Cosmos DB, Microsoft Entra ID, Categories: Features, Security

Announcing Private Preview: VS Code Extension of vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:07:19 Z

Overview We’re excited to introduce a new VS Code extension for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB ! This tool allows users to connect, query, and manage vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB directly within VS Code, streamlining your workflow. Limited Private Preview We’re currently offering a limited private preview of the VSCode extension for […] The post Announcing Private Preview: VS Code Extension of vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB appeared first on Azure Cosmos DB Blog.
Update Type: Preview, Services: Cosmos DB, Categories: