Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB 50,000 RU/s US Gov
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB provides a globally distributed, multi-model database service for modern applications, offering 50,000 RU/s for US government deployments.
- Global Distribution: Distribute your data across any Azure region worldwide to meet compliance and performance needs.
- Multi-Model Support: Utilize a single service to access and query data from various data models, including document, key-value, graph, and column-family.
- Guaranteed Throughput: Ensure predictable performance with guaranteed throughput (50,000 RU/s) and low latency for critical government workloads.
- Compliance Ready: Designed to meet stringent US government compliance standards, providing a secure and reliable database solution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed, globally distributed, multi-model database service designed for modern applications. This specific offering provides 50,000 Request Units per second (RU/s) and is tailored for US government environments, ensuring compliance and high availability for sensitive data and critical operations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government agencies and related organizations utilize Azure Cosmos DB to build and operate applications requiring low latency, high availability, and elastic scalability. It integrates into existing Azure government cloud infrastructure, supporting a wide range of application architectures and data needs.
- Elastic Scalability: Scale throughput and storage independently and instantly to meet fluctuating demand.
- Guaranteed Performance: Achieve predictable performance with guaranteed low latency and high throughput.
- Multi-API Support: Work with familiar APIs like SQL (DocumentDB), MongoDB, Cassandra, Gremlin (Graph), and Table.
- Global Distribution: Distribute data across multiple Azure regions for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Built-in Security: Benefit from robust security features, including encryption at rest and in transit, and compliance certifications for government workloads.
Azure Cosmos DB empowers US government organizations to build resilient, scalable applications with guaranteed performance and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Data Storage for Government Applications
Enable teams to store and manage sensitive government data with a database service designed for US government compliance. Ensure data residency and security requirements are met for critical national applications.
government cloud deployments, secure data handling, regulatory compliance, mission-critical applications
Achieve Global Distribution and High Availability
Streamline the deployment of applications requiring global reach and continuous uptime by distributing data across multiple Azure regions. Guarantee low latency access for users worldwide.
distributed application architecture, disaster recovery planning, global user base, business continuity
Scale Database Performance Elastically
Automate the scaling of database throughput and storage to match fluctuating application demands without manual intervention. Ensure consistent performance during peak loads.
variable workload environments, rapid growth scenarios, performance-sensitive applications, cost optimization
Key Features
50,000 RU/s Throughput
Guarantees consistent, low-latency performance for demanding government workloads.
US Government Cloud Compliance
Meets stringent security and regulatory requirements for government data.
Global Distribution
Enables high availability and disaster recovery across multiple Azure regions.
Multi-API Support
Allows developers to use familiar APIs like SQL, MongoDB, and Gremlin for flexible development.
Elastic Scalability
Allows for independent scaling of throughput and storage to meet fluctuating demands.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This offering is specifically designed for US government cloud environments, meeting stringent compliance standards like FedRAMP High and supporting mission-critical applications.
Defense & National Security
Provides a secure, compliant, and highly available database solution essential for handling sensitive national security data and supporting critical defense operations.
Intelligence Agencies
Enables the secure storage, processing, and global distribution of intelligence data, meeting strict security protocols and operational demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively government, many healthcare providers operate under strict compliance mandates (like HIPAA) that benefit from the security and compliance features of Azure Government, especially when handling sensitive patient data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Cosmos DB RU/s?
RU/s stands for Request Units per second. It is a normalized measure of database throughput, representing the cost of various database operations. 50,000 RU/s provides a significant capacity for handling database requests.
Is this service suitable for non-government entities?
This specific SKU is designated for US government environments and compliance. While Azure Cosmos DB is available for commercial use, this offering is tailored for government-specific requirements.
How does Azure Cosmos DB ensure compliance for government data?
Azure Cosmos DB for US Government is built on Azure Government, which adheres to strict compliance standards like FedRAMP High. It offers features like data encryption, access control, and regional data residency to meet these requirements.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
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