Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB 80,000 RU/s US Gov
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB provides a globally distributed, multi-model database service for modern applications, offering 80,000 RU/s for US government environments on a 3-year commitment.
- Global Distribution: Ensure data availability and low latency for users worldwide, critical for government operations.
- Scalable Performance: Dynamically scale throughput and storage to meet fluctuating demand, essential for public-facing services.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent US government security and compliance standards, safeguarding sensitive data.
- Multi-Model Support: Flexibility to use various data models including document, key-value, graph, and column-family within a single service.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed, globally distributed, multi-model database service designed for mission-critical applications. This specific offering provides 80,000 Request Units per second (RU/s) and is tailored for US government environments, ensuring compliance with relevant security and data residency requirements over a 3-year term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government agencies and related contractors utilize Azure Cosmos DB to build highly available, scalable applications. It integrates into existing cloud infrastructure, providing a robust data backend for citizen services, internal operations, and data analytics platforms that require high performance and strict regulatory adherence.
- Guaranteed Throughput: Provides 80,000 RU/s for predictable performance and rapid data access.
- Global Distribution: Replicate data across multiple Azure regions for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Multi-API Support: Work with familiar APIs like SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Gremlin, and Table.
- Automated Scaling: Automatically scales throughput and storage to match application demands.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: Offers robust security features, including encryption at rest and in transit, and compliance certifications.
This Azure Cosmos DB offering is ideal for US government organizations needing a compliant, high-performance database solution without the overhead of managing on-premises infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable secure government application development
Enable teams to build and deploy mission-critical applications within the Azure Government cloud. Ensure data residency and compliance with stringent security standards for sensitive government information.
cloud-native development, secure data storage, government cloud deployments, compliance-driven IT
Scale citizen-facing services reliably
Streamline the delivery of public-facing services by providing a highly available and scalable database backend. Handle fluctuating user loads and ensure consistent performance for citizen interactions.
public service portals, high-traffic applications, distributed user bases, performance-sensitive workloads
Support data analytics for public sector insights
Automate the ingestion and querying of large datasets for public sector analytics and reporting. Gain insights from operational data to improve service delivery and decision-making.
data warehousing, business intelligence, large dataset processing, operational reporting
Key Features
Globally Distributed Database
Ensures high availability and low latency for applications serving users across different geographic locations.
Multi-Model Capabilities
Allows developers to use various data models (document, key-value, graph, column-family) within a single, unified service.
Guaranteed Throughput (RU/s)
Provides predictable performance and scalability, ensuring applications can handle peak loads without degradation.
Azure Government Compliance
Meets specific security and compliance requirements for US government data, offering peace of mind for sensitive workloads.
Fully Managed Service
Reduces operational overhead by handling patching, updates, and infrastructure management, allowing IT teams to focus on application development.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Cosmos DB in Azure Government is specifically designed to meet the rigorous security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for US government agencies and their contractors.
Defense & National Security
The secure and compliant nature of Azure Government, coupled with the high availability and performance of Cosmos DB, makes it suitable for sensitive defense and national security applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for government, healthcare organizations often have strict data privacy (like HIPAA) and availability needs that align with the compliance and performance offered by Azure Government services.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions, especially those working with government contracts or requiring high levels of security and compliance, can benefit from the robust data protection and performance guarantees of Azure Cosmos DB within Azure Government.
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 like reads, writes, and queries. 80,000 RU/s provides a significant capacity for demanding applications.
Why is this offering specific to US Government?
This version is hosted in Azure Government, a separate cloud environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments. It ensures data residency and adherence to specific regulations.
What does a 3-year term imply?
A 3-year term signifies a commitment to using the service for that duration, often resulting in cost savings compared to monthly billing. It ensures consistent service availability and pricing for the agreed period.
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
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
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Returns
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