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How to model and partition data on Azure Cosmos DB using a real-world example

This article builds on several Azure Cosmos DB concepts like data modeling, partitioning, and provisioned throughput to demonstrate how to tackle a real-world data design exercise.

If you usually work with relational databases, you have probably built habits and intuitions on how to design a data model. Because of the specific constraints, but also the unique strengths of Azure Cosmos DB, most of these best practices don't translate well and may drag you into suboptimal solutions.

The goal of this article is to guide you through the complete process of modeling a real-world use-case on Azure Cosmos DB, from item modeling to entity colocation and container partitioning.

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