Getting Started with Cosmos DB NoSQL Development Training in South Africa

  • Learn via: Classroom
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Price: From €1,248+VAT
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This course teaches developers to utilize Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL API and SDK. Students will learn query execution, resource configuration, SDK operations, and design strategies for non-relational data modeling and data partitioning.

Audience Profile

Software engineers tasked with authoring cloud-native solutions that leverage Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL and its various SDKs. They are familiar with C# programming. They also have experience writing code that interacts with a SQL or NoSQL database platform.

MODULE 1: Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Learn about the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL and determine if it is a good fit for your application.

  • Introduction
  • What is Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • How does Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL work
  • When should you use Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 2: Try Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Learn how to use the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL to create an account, and then use the account to create Cosmos DB resources.

  • Introduction
  • Explore resources
  • Review basic operations
  • Exercise: Create an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 3: Plan Resource Requirements

Familiarize yourself with the various configuration options for a new Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account.

  • Introduction
  • Understand throughput
  • Evaluate throughput requirements
  • Evaluate data storage requirements
  • Time-to-live (TTL)
  • Plan for data retention with time-to-live (TTL)
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 4: Configure Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL database and containers

Select between the various throughput offerings in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL.

  • Introduction
  • Serverless
  • Compare serverless vs. provisioned throughput
  • Autoscale throughput
  • Compare autoscale vs. standard (manual) throughput
  • Migrate between standard (manual) and autoscale throughput
  • Exercise: Configure throughput for Azure Cosmos DB SQL API with the Azure portal
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 5: Use the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK

Learn about the Microsoft.Azure.Cosmos library, and then download the library to use in a .NET application.

  • Introduction
  • Understand the SDK
  • Import from package manager
  • Connect to an online account
  • Implement client singleton
  • Configure connectivity mode
  • Exercise: Connect to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with the SDK
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary


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Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

16 February 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
20 February 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
16 February 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
20 February 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
03 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
11 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
17 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
17 April 2025 (1 Day)
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
Getting Started with Cosmos DB NoSQL Development Training Course in South Africa

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