Recover a database or container from a recovery point

In this article, we will guide you through the process of recovering a database or container in Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB using native tools and features provided by Azure. Follow the steps below to recover your data successfully:

Step 1: Identify the Recovery Point

Before recovering a database or container, you need to identify the recovery point to use. Each recovery point represents a specific point in time when a backup of your database or container was created. To do this, look for the recovery point with the desired timestamp.

Step 2: Access Azure Portal

Login to the Azure Portal (https://portal.azure.com/) using your Azure account credentials.

Step 3: Navigate to Azure Cosmos DB

After logging in, navigate to the Azure Cosmos DB service by clicking on ‘All services’ in the left-hand menu and searching for ‘Azure Cosmos DB’ in the search bar. Click on ‘Azure Cosmos DB’ to open the service.

Step 4: Select the Database or Container

Select the appropriate database or container that you want to recover from within the Azure Cosmos DB service. Click on the name of the database or container to open its details.

Step 5: Open the Recovery Options

Inside the database or container details, scroll down to the ‘Operations’ section. Here, you will find the ‘Recover’ option. Click on ‘Recover’ to proceed.

Step 6: Choose a Recovery Point

In the recovery options, you will see a list of available recovery points for the selected database or container. Choose the recovery point that corresponds to the desired timestamp. Click on the radio button next to the recovery point to select it.

Step 7: Begin the Recovery Process

Once you have selected the recovery point, click on the ‘OK’ button to initiate the recovery process. The recovery operation will begin, and you will be able to monitor its progress.

Step 8: Verify the Recovery

After the recovery process is complete, you can verify if the database or container has been successfully recovered. Navigate to the ‘Data Explorer’ or ‘Containers’ section within the Azure Cosmos DB service and check if the recovered data is visible.

Congratulations! You have successfully recovered a database or container from a recovery point in Azure Cosmos DB. Remember that recovery points are incremental, so the recovery process will restore the data as it existed at the selected recovery point.

Aside from recovering from recovery points, Azure Cosmos DB also offers other disaster recovery options such as region failover and global replication. These features ensure high availability and data durability for your applications.

Step 1: Identify the Recovery Point
Before recovering a database or container, you need to identify the recovery point you want to use. A recovery point represents a specific point in time where a backup of your database or container was created. Each recovery point has a unique timestamp associated with it.

Step 2: Access Azure Portal
Login to the Azure Portal (https://portal.azure.com/) using your Azure account credentials.