Microsoft's Cosmos DB is the first globally distributed database service, allowing low-latency scalability across multiple geographical regions. As a SQL Server pro, why does this matter? SQL Server is a great multi-function database that can handle many of your tasks with ease. However, it's not the only tool in the toolbox, and Cosmos DB is a tremendous alternative for some use cases. This introductory session explores Cosmos DB and walks you through the similarities and differences in the two platforms. We explore how to provision and design your database, insert sample data and query for specific records. We'll review the scalability and throughput settings, and help you ramp up your DBA and development skills on this compelling new platform.

You will learn:

• The core concepts of Cosmos DB and the reasons to consider it for data requirements
• Key concepts around data design, placement and document construction
• How to query for data and process client-side