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Global distribution in Cosmos DB

Now that you've created a Cosmos DB account and container, ensure the data can scale across the globe and respond quickly to users in different regions. Enable global distribution and verify the container's partitioning so the team can evaluate performance for a worldwide audience.

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Exercise instructions

Open your Cosmos DB account in the Azure Portal.,Under Settings, open Replicate data globally and add an additional region such as West Europe.,Save the configuration to enable global replication.,In Data Explorer, open your database and container to verify the configured Partition key (e.g., /customerId). Screenshot showing Azure Portal with Replicate data globally settings and Data Explorer highlighting a partition key.

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