Item: Azure Cosmos DB
Rating: 10
Author: AJ Tatum

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Because I like having the option to easily import and export the data using MongoDB Compass and other similar software, I primarily use Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB. This allows me to avoid being locked into a particular vendor, and I also like that it can be run as a serverless solution, which allows me to manage costs and pay only for what I actually use.

Pros and Cons

Serverless Database
MongoDB management
Easy to work with SDKs for multiple programming languages

There are some areas where you can't leverage MongoDB within Azure.

Return on Investment

It's made managing raw data much easier
It provides a way to maintain raw data at a low cost
It's easy to massage the data

Alternatives Considered

MongoDB

Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB is more affordable than many other solutions and works incredibly well if you're within the Azure ecosystem.

Key Insights

Do you think Azure Cosmos DB delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Azure Cosmos DB's feature set?

Yes

Did Azure Cosmos DB live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Azure Cosmos DB go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Azure Cosmos DB again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry

Likelihood to Recommend

Like any NoSQL database, whether it's MongoDB or not, it's best suited for unstructured data. It's also well suited for storing raw data before processing it and performing any type of ETL on the data.

Azure Cosmos DB is great for hosting MongoDB within the Azure ecosystem

Overall Satisfaction with Azure Cosmos DB