You cannot directly restart Azure Cosmos DB. It is a fully managed service, meaning Microsoft handles the infrastructure and maintenance.
However, there are ways to achieve a similar effect:
1. Scale Up or Down
- Scaling up increases the provisioned throughput, which can improve performance.
- Scaling down reduces the provisioned throughput, potentially lowering costs.
- These actions trigger a re-allocation of resources, similar to a restart.
2. Update the Service
- Updating the service version can sometimes resolve issues or enhance performance.
- This process involves updating the service to a newer version, which is similar to a restart.
3. Create a New Database
- Creating a new database allows you to start fresh with a clean environment.
- You can migrate data from the old database to the new one.
4. Contact Microsoft Support
- If you're experiencing issues that cannot be resolved through scaling or updating, consider contacting Microsoft support.
- They can assist with troubleshooting and provide guidance on how to address specific problems.
Remember, Azure Cosmos DB is a highly available and resilient service. It's designed to handle failures and provide continuous operation. You shouldn't need to manually restart it unless there's a specific issue that requires intervention.
